Successfully detonated a 113 kg bomb

Earlier, when the tide was low, fishermen discovered a rusty bomb with faded markings at Lach Van Fishing Port, Dien Ngoc Commune, Dien Chau District. This was a bomb left over from the war dropped by the US.

Authorities are moving the bomb. Photo: Chau Khang

Received information,Provincial Military CommandDirect the Engineering Department to directly coordinate and guide the Dien Chau District Military Command to organize the zoning, put up warning signs in the bomb area, and inform the people in the area about the situation. Mobilize the police force and Dien Ngoc Commune Militia to organize 24/7 guarding and protecting the safety of the bomb area.

The provincial Military Command's engineering force deployed explosives to destroy the bomb. Photo: Tran Dung

The bomb was detonated to ensure absolute safety. Photo: Chau Khang

Approaching the bomb, the Provincial Military Command's Engineering Department determined that this was a demolition bomb with a diameter of 25 cm, a length of 110 cm, and a weight of 113 kg (equivalent to 250 pounds). The Provincial Military Command's Engineering Department coordinated with the Dien Chau District Military Command, along with local Party committees and authorities to develop a plan and move the bomb away from residential areas to a detonation site that ensured absolute safety for people and equipment.