Successfully detonated a 'huge' bomb in a mountainous district

(Baonghean.vn) -The Ky Son Military Command in coordination with the Engineering Department of the Provincial Military Command has just successfully moved and detonated a large bomb and warhead left over from the war that were recently found.

» 'Huge' bomb discovered while leveling house foundation

This is one of the largest bombs used by the US during the war, still with the fuse intact. Photo: Lu Phu

Previously, on December 7, Mr. Lau Chong Vu's family in Block 3, Muong Xen Town, Ky Son District, rented an excavator to level the house foundation, but in Pieng Pho Village, Pha Danh Commune, they discovered a bomb on the land owned by the family. Mr. Vu's family immediately reported to the Pha Danh Commune authorities and the Ky Son District Military Command.

While farming, people in Nam Can and Tay Son communes also discovered two 5kg bombs, along with some other explosives. Photo: Lu Phu

Through inspection, the authorities determined that the bomb was 1.2 meters long, 45 centimeters in diameter, lying nearly 10 meters below ground, weighing about 350 kilograms, and still had the fuse intact. According to the Engineering Department, this was one of the largest bombs used by the US during the war.

In addition, while farming, people in Nam Can and Tay Son communes also discovered two 5kg bombs, two cluster bombs, two grenades, two 82mm mortar shells and other explosives left over from the war.

The number of bombs and ammunition gathered for destruction. Photo: Lu Phu

After receiving the news, the Engineering Department of Nghe An Provincial Military Command coordinated with the Military Command of Ky Son District to remove the bombs and ammunition and safely destroy them at the bomb and mine destruction area in Cu village, Chieu Luu commune.

Bomb and mine destruction clip:

Lu Phu