Detecting and safely destroying a 350kg deadly bomb in Nghe An

An American bomb left over from the war was discovered on the slope of Gieng Trong mountain in hamlet 2, Nghi Phuong commune. Photo: Nhat Tuan

After receiving the report from Nghi Phuong commune authorities, Nghi Loc District Military Command conducted a blockade and organized forces to guard the scene and not allow people to enter.

At the same time, advise the District People's Committee to establish a Steering Committee for handling bombs, mines and explosives left over from the war, and report to the Provincial Military Command to send engineering forces to coordinate in bringing the bomb to a safe location and destroying it.

Authorities take steps to destroy the bomb. Photo: Nhat Tuan

Before the destruction, the Nghi Loc District Military Command also notified the relevant commune authorities and military units to ensure the safety of people, treasures and forest assets.

On the morning of June 6, the Engineering Department of the Provincial Military Command, the Nghi Loc District Military Command, and the Nghi Phuong Commune militia dug up, moved, and destroyed the bomb to ensure safety.

Image of a column of smoke rising high when destroying a bomb. Photo: Nhat Tuan

Major Tran Van Duc - Engineering Assistant, Nghe An Provincial Military Command said: when this bomb explodes, it can destroy within a radius of 500 meters and the dangerous area is within a radius of 1,500 meters.