A US bombshell blast at Miyazaki Airport in Japan led to the cancellation of nearly 90 flights. The explosion, likely from World War II, caused a crater seven meters wide and one meter deep near the runway. The bomb was discovered by a bomb disposal team from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the blast caused significant damage to the runway.
Miyazaki Airport, which was once a base for “kamikaze” pilots during the war, has a history of finding unexploded bombs from past air raids. The airport was closed for repairs, and flights from airlines like JAL and ANA were affected by the closure.
The airport is expected to reopen after repairs are completed, and authorities are working to ensure the safety of the area. Despite the passage of over 79 years since the war, unexploded bombs are still being found across Japan. In the fiscal year 2023 alone, the Self-Defense Forces disposed of 2,348 bombs weighing 37.5 tonnes.
The incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing impact of World War II on Japan and the importance of safely handling unexploded ordnance. Authorities are working to prevent further incidents like this in the future.
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