The bomb was discovered at 12h30 on 22/6 within the construction site of Luu Son Primary School in Do Luong commune. Identified as an MK82, the bomb measured 1,5 m long and 25 cm in diameter, with a rusty casing, and was determined to be a remnant from the war.

The bomb as it was brought to the surface. Photo: Trong Kien

The discovery site is located in a residential area, surrounded by many households. Over the past two days, authorities sealed off the area, evacuated people and livestock from the danger zone, erected warning signs, and established checkpoints to ensure safety.

On the morning of 24/6, the Nghe An Provincial Military Command, in coordination with the Do Luong Commune Military Command, defused the detonator and transported the bomb to the Area 5 - Anh Son Regional Defense Command base for destruction.

This marks the largest bomb ever discovered in Do Luong commune.

Authorities moving the bomb for destruction on the morning of 24/6. Photo: Trong Kien

During the war, Nghe An served as a strategic transit point supporting the South, enduring numerous bombing campaigns. Despite multiple clearance efforts, the locality still harbors dangerous unexploded ordnance.

Duc Hung