Discovered an explosive object suspected to be a rocket warhead in the field of Phong Hao hamlet - Hung Hoa commune (Vinh city)
(Baonghean.vn) -While implementing a project to clear mines and bombs left over from the war and clean up the environment in Hung Hoa commune, Vinh city, at 7:15 a.m. this morning, November 21, Construction Team No. 5 - Bomb and Mine Disposal Center - Corporation 36 - Ministry of National Defense, led by Lieutenant Tran Dinh Tai, discovered an explosive at a depth of 2 meters in the rice field of Phong Hao hamlet.
The Bomb and Mine Clearance Center - Corporation 36 - Ministry of National Defense discovered an explosive object suspected to be a missile warhead at a depth of 2m in the field of Phong Hao hamlet - Hung Hoa commune, Vinh city.
After the detector sent out a signal, construction team No. 5 cordoned off the area, put up warning signs and reported to superiors for handling. Upon receiving the information, the bomb disposal center, General Company 36, conducted an inspection and decided to handle the situation. The handling was carried out carefully with the motto of ensuring absolute safety. When digging down to a depth of nearly 2m, the construction team discovered an object suspected to be a missile head more than 2m long, 0.8m in diameter lying horizontally. According to local people, this area was a key target of US imperialism from 1968 to 1972. It is possible that this missile head was fired from an American plane or warship but did not explode. Over time, this missile head lay deep underground and has only now been discovered. Due to the darkness, the handling work was temporarily suspended, the bomb disposal center assigned people to protect the scene and will continue handling as soon as it is light./.
Vo Nguyen Long
