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Wartime bomb safely detonated in Nghe An

The MK82 bomb, with its fuze still intact, was discovered on June 22 by workers excavating foundations for a primary school construction project. It was buried about 2.5 metres underground and measured 27.5cm in diameter and 1.55m in length.

Military personnel move the bomb to a designated disposal site. (Photo: VNA)
Military personnel move the bomb to a designated disposal site. (Photo: VNA)

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Nghe An (VNA) – A 250kg bomb left over from war was safely detonated in the central province of Nghe An on June 24, ensuring absolute safety for local residents and equipment.

The operation was carried out by the Do Luong commune Military Command in coordination with the Engineering Unit under the Nghe An provincial Military Command at a designated site in Do Luong commune.

The MK82 bomb, with its fuze still intact, was discovered on June 22 by workers excavating foundations for a primary school construction project. It was buried about 2.5 metres underground and measured 27.5cm in diameter and 1.55m in length.

Following the discovery, authorities evacuated residents and livestock from the area, established a safety perimeter, erected warning signs and maintained round-the-clock security until the bomb was safely removed and destroyed.

According to local military authorities, the MK82 is believed to be the largest wartime bomb ever found in the locality./.

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