UXO Explodes in Bonfire

CEOCambodiaNews · Post by **CEOCambodiaNews** » Sat Jan 02, 2021 11:11 pm

Cambodia News, (Oddar Meanchey): According to the mine authority page, on January 1, 2021, at around 9:30 pm, a bomb exploded causing serious injuries while the victim was collecting garbage to incinerate in a bonfire by his house in Phav village, Oddar Meanchey province. The victim, Khuy Chhoeun, male, is currently being treated at the Siem Reap Provincial Hospital. He has injuries on the face, arm and legs.

The Mine Authority calls on all citizens to pay attention when they see any objects that ressemble landmines and unexploded ordnances. Do not touch unknown objects which may cause explosions, deaths, injuries, disabilities at any time, and please report any findings of suspicious objects to the local authorities.

John Bingham · Post by **John Bingham** » Sat Jan 02, 2021 11:59 pm

That's a very strange shape, is it some kind of primer or fuse for an artillery round? Anyone know what it could be?

Post by **Username Taken** » Sun Jan 03, 2021 4:12 am

John Bingham wrote: ↑Sat Jan 02, 2021 11:59 pm That's a very strange shape, is it some kind of primer or fuse for an artillery round? Anyone know what it could be?

Could it be a nose fuze?

John Bingham · Post by **John Bingham** » Sun Jan 03, 2021 4:49 am

Who knows?