Bac Ninh (VNA) – A 100kg bomb with an intact fuse, believed to be a war remnant, has been discovered in a garden in northern Bac Ninh province, according to the provincial Military Command.
The bomb, identified as an AN-M88 general-purpose bomb, was found on July 8 by a resident while levelling his garden in Mau Son hamlet, Luc Nam commune. The unexploded ordnance was buried about 50cm underground.
Immediately after receiving the report, military engineers were deployed to survey, verify the bomb's origin, and secure the site. Warning signs and barriers were installed, and round-the-clock guards were assigned to ensure safety.
The bomb, still in intact condition with a dangerous fuse, is scheduled to be 🐻transported to National Firing Range Zone 1 on the night of July 10 for controlled detonation./.
More than half a century after the war, millions of unexploded bombs and mines remain buried underground, threatening lives and hindering development in many localities.
Vietnam is currently formulating a project to shorten the UXO clearance timeline to 35–40 years, aiming to render contaminated land safe to a depth of 0.5 metres by 2065. To support this, it is drafting a new ordinance on post-war UXO remediation and a national strategy on mine risk education.
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Located in Xaysettha district, the pagoda is a familiar gathering place for the community, especially during traditional Vietnamese festivals such as Buddha’s Birthday, Vu Lan, and the Lunar New Year.
These commemorative activities are expected to consolidate the Vietnamese people's confidence and pride in the Party and the State, and strengthen social consensus, as the country is about to enter a new era of development and prosperity.
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Vietnam, which is committed to peace and placing the well-being of its people above others, has consistently placed human rights at the core of its development strategy.
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As part of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Brazil for the Expanded BRICS Summit and bilateral engagements, his spouse, Madam Le Thi Bich Tran, paid a visit to the Dona Meca Social Welfare Centre in Rio de Janeiro.
