Nghe An: Successfully salvaged bomb from Nam Mo River
(Baonghean.vn) - A 1.2m long bomb left over from the war was safely salvaged by military forces and transported for destruction.
| Salvaging and destroying the bomb. Clip: Lu Phu |
On the morning of October 25, the Ky Son District Military Command coordinated with the Engineering Department (Nghe An Province Military Command) to successfully salvage a bomb left over from the war from the Nam Mo River. The bomb will be transported to the destruction site according to regulations.
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| According to engineering officers, the bomb was 1.2 meters long, weighed 350 kg, and had tremendous destructive power. Photo: Lu Phu |
Previously, on October 20, while fishing, people discovered a bomb lying in the Nam Mo River, in Hom village, Huu Kiem commune (Ky Son district), part of it protruding above the water. The bomb was about 1.2 meters long; the largest diameter was 45 centimeters, weighed 350 kilograms, and the shell was still shiny.
The bomb's location was about 400m from Highway 7. Immediately afterwards, Huu Kiem People's Committee reported to the District People's Committee and the Military Command of Ky Son District.
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| Successfully salvaged the bomb for destruction. Photo: Lu Phu |
While waiting for the case to be processed, the authorities have put up signs and assigned guards to ensure safety.