Safely detonated a bomb weighing about 250kg with the detonator intact

On November 7, the Engineering force of the Nghe An Provincial Military Command coordinated with the Defense Command of Region 4 - Tuong Duong and the Military Command of Tuong Duong Commune to safely detonate a bomb weighing about 250 kg with the detonator intact, discovered in the Nam Mo River area, Tuong Duong Commune.

The bomb was about 1.4m long and 30cm in diameter under the Nam Mo River, passing through Pung village, Tuong Duong commune ( Nghe An ). Photo: VNA

Previously, VNA reporters reported that at around 9 p.m. on October 30, local people, while fishing on the Nam Mo River, passing through Pung village, Tuong Duong commune, discovered an unexploded bomb exposed due to the shallow river water level. The bomb was located about 30 meters from the river bank and about 200 meters from Tan Xa bridge.

Immediately after receiving the notification, the Military Command of Tuong Duong commune sent forces to verify, cordon off the scene, and coordinate with local authorities to notify people not to approach the dangerous area. The handling plan was urgently deployed with the participation of the provincial Engineering force and related units.

The entire detonation process was carried out strictly, ensuring absolute safety for people and property. Photo: VNA

Upon inspection, the bomb was identified as an MK-82 demolition bomb dropped by the US military during the war, measuring 30cm in diameter, 140cm long, weighing about 250kg and still with the detonator intact. The authorities defused the detonator, salvaged and transported the bomb to Bu Lon stream, Thach Duong village, Tuong Duong commune for destruction. The entire process was carried out strictly, ensuring absolute safety for people and property.

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