The American-made bomb was found during the construction of a primary school in Nghệ An Province on June 22. — VNA/VNS Photo

NGHỆ AN — An unexploded 250kg bomb from the resistance war against America was safely detonated in the central province of Nghệ An on Wednesday, ensuring absolute safety for local residents and equipment.

The operation was carried out by the Đô Lương Commune Military Command in coordination with the Engineering Unit under the Nghệ An provincial Military Command at a designated site in the commune.

The MK82 bomb, with its fuse still intact, was discovered two days before by workers excavating foundations for a primary school construction project. It was buried about 2.5m underground and measured 27.5cm in diametre and 1.55m in length.

The unexploded bomb has been safely detonated at a military land in Đô Lương Commune, Nghệ An Province on June 24. — VNA/VNS Photo

Following the discovery, authorities evacuated residents and livestock from the area, established a safety perimeter, erected warning signs and maintained round-the-clock security until the bomb was safely removed and destroyed.

According to local military authorities, the MK82 is believed to be the largest wartime bomb ever found in the locality. — VNS