Undefined Explosive Device (UED)

Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in Quang Binh, Quang Trach area, Viet Nam on Sun 19th February 2023

19th February 2023

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The military force in the central province ofÊQuang BinhÊhas removed a bomb left from wartime from the seabed offshore Quang Trach district and destroyed it safely, the command of the provinceÕs border guard force said on February 19. A local fisherman detected the 1. 6m longÊbombÊabout 100m from the shore on February 13 and quickly alerted the local border guard station, which promptly zoned off the dangerous area and informed relevant authorities.

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Quang Binh ( Quang Trach area )

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