Detecting and safely destroying a 350kg deadly bomb in Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of June 6, the Nghi Loc District Military Command coordinated with the Engineering Department - Nghe An Provincial Military Command to successfully remove, move and destroy an American bomb left over from the war in Nghi Phuong Commune (Nghi Loc).
| The bomb was safely destroyed. Video: Nhat Tuan |
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| 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 blockaded 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 to handle 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.
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| 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, warehouses 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.
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| Image of a column of smoke rising high when the bomb was destroyed. Photo: Nhat Tuan |
Major Tran Van Duc - Engineering Assistant, Nghe An Provincial Military Command said: when this bomb explodes, it is capable of destroying within a radius of 500 meters and the dangerous area within a radius of 1,500 meters.
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