Successfully detonated a 340 kg bomb with intact detonator discovered in Vinh city
(Baonghean.vn) - On April 27, the Military Command of Truong Thi Ward coordinated with the Engineering Department, Nghe An Provincial Military Command and Vinh City Military Command to successfully detonate a bomb weighing about 340 kg, ensuring absolute safety for people and equipment.
Previously, at around 2:50 p.m. on April 25, while digging to upgrade the drainage system on Dinh Bat Tuy Street, Block 14, Truong Thi Ward, Vinh City, Nghe An Province, the construction team dug up an object suspected to be a bomb about 1.4 meters above ground.
Upon receiving the news, the Military Command of Truong Thi Ward quickly sent forces to the scene, blocked off the area suspected of containing a bomb, placed signs in the dangerous area, and organized 24/7 vigilance to prevent people and vehicles from approaching; at the same time, reported to the Vinh City People's Committee and the Vinh City Military Command for information and direction.
Upon receiving the news, the Vinh City Military Command organized forces to go to the scene to verify the information and determined that the object was a bomb left over from the war, 40cm in diameter, 110cm long, a rusted demolition bomb, with an intact detonator, weighing about 340kg, with the symbol M117.
After studying and surveying the specific situation, using professional techniques, the Engineering Department, Nghe An Provincial Military Command neutralized the detonator, coordinated with Vinh City Military Command, Truong Thi Ward militia to salvage and transport the bomb to Khe Trang area, Thanh Thuy commune, Thanh Chuong district, successfully destroyed the bomb, ensuring absolute safety for people and vehicles.
