The demining authorities have safely destroyed a US-dropped cluster bomb found in a cashew plantation in Ratanakiri province, reaffirming Cambodia’s commitment to becoming mine- and ERW-free.
The demolition was conducted on Monday by Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC)’s Demining Unit 5 in Kamen Thum village, Samakki commune, O’Chum district. The munition, a CBU-25/A cluster bomb, contained 132 BLU-24/B submunitions, with approximately 120 bomblets still posing a severe threat. Due to its instability, CMAC opted for on-site detonation. Heng Ratana, CMAC Director General, said that although some cashew trees were damaged during the operation, the landowner fully cooperated with the authorities and prioritised safety.
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Source: Khmer Times
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