December 01, 2017 | 08:12 (GMT+7)
Thanh Hoa destroys hundreds of kilograms of UXO
PANO – Sappers from the Thanh Hoa provincial Military Command on November 29 successfully detonated around 300kg of unexploded ordnances (UXO).
The 165kg bomb was moving for detonation. Photo: VNA
Previously, fishermen in Hai Binh commune, Tinh Gia district, Thanh Hoa found a 165kg bomb, 1.2m in length and 0.23m in diameter, in a local river bed.
After receiving the information, relevant forces quickly arrived at the scene to move the bomb, which was dropped by the US during wartime, to a safer location. .
In addition, the command had received 100kg of UXO, including warheads, grenades, mortar shells, and detonators collected by the local police and people.
On November 29, the Thanh Hoa provincial Military Command gathered all above UXO for disposal and detonation.
Translated by Chung Anh