On August 4, while clearing debris near Pa Vat Bridge in Pa Vat 2 hamlet of Muong Luan commune, troops from Regiment 82 of Division 355 under Military Region 2 spotted a suspicious object suspected to be a bomb. They quickly secured the area and restricted access to ensure public safety.

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Soldiers remove the 350kg bomb from a flooded area in Dien Bien province.

The provincial Military Command later deployed an explosive ordnance disposal team and 20 soldiers to remove the bomb and transport it to a safe location pending detonation.

Identified as a U.S.-made MK117 bomb with an intact fuse, the device posed a serious risk if triggered.

The operation reflects the armed forces’ efforts in ensuring safety for communities recovering from natural disasters.

Source: VNA