The device was discovered at about 21:00 on October 30 by local residents near Pung village, after receding water levels exposed the bomb. It was located approximately 30 meters from the riverbank and 200 meters from Tan Xa Bridge.

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The bomb measures 30cm in diameter, 1.4m in length, and weighs around 250kg. (Photo: nhandan.vn)

Upon receiving the report, the Tuong Duong Military Command promptly deployed personnel to secure the area, coordinating with local authorities to warn residents and restrict access. A disposal operation was quickly organized with support from the provincial engineering unit and other relevant agencies.

Experts later identified the ordnance as an MK-82 general-purpose bomb, dropped by U.S. forces during the war. The bomb measured 30cm in diameter, 1.4m in length, and weighed around 250kg. It was safely defused, recovered, and transported to the Bu Lon stream area in Thach Duong village, where it was successfully detonated.

Source: VNA