Earlier, the bomb was detected by locals in Phuoc Vinh commune.

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Moving the bomb to safe area for detonation

The Mk 82 bomb, with the  weight of 227kg, length of 2.2m and  diameter of 274mm, remained intact. It contained 87kg of explosives and had a damage radius from 550 to 750m.

The bomb could explode at any time if its detonator was strongly impacted. It was then moved to a safe area for detonation.

Translated by Chung Anh