April 03, 2025 | 20:30 (GMT+7)
Military Region 9 handles seven tons of UXO left from war
PANO - Under the direction of the Military Region 9 Command, Brigade 25 cleared more than seven tons of bombs and mines left from the war, from March 27 to April 2.
These bombs and mines, weighing between 227 and 454 kilograms with intact fuzes, were collected across nine provinces, namely Vinh Long, Tien Giang, Dong Thap, Tra Vinh, Hau Giang, An Giang, Bac Lieu, Kien Giang, and Ca Mau.
Despite significant challenges, officers and soldiers strictly adhered to safety regulations and technical procedures, successfully clearing 100% of the collected bombs and mines.
The Mekong Delta is one of the regions with a large number of unexploded ordnance (UXO) left from wartime, scattered across various provinces and cities, mostly in Tien Giang, Kien Giang, and Ben Tre.
In recent years, Military Region 9 has made significant efforts to clear thousands of tons of UXO, helping free up land for economic development and improve living conditions for local residents. At the same time, support programs for victims of UXO-related accidents have also been actively promoted.
Below are some pictures of forces collecting and disposing UXO:
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Troops from Engineering Brigade 25, Military Region 9 collect UXO from ponds and lakes. |
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UXO collected across nine provinces, namely Vinh Long, Tien Giang, Dong Thap, Tra Vinh, Hau Giang, An Giang, Bac Lieu, Kien Giang, and Ca Mau |
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Most of the collected UXO weigh from 227 to 454 kilograms. These bombs are transported to the detonation site by truck. |
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Engineering Brigade 25, Military Region 9 conducts bomb and mine clearance. |
Translated by Khanh Huyen