250-kg WWII bombs discovered near Miyako Airport, Okinawa, prompting safety surveys at other airports.

On October 17, two unexploded 250-kilogram bombs from World War II were discovered near Miyako Airport in Okinawa, Japan. This follows a recent detonation of a similar bomb at Miyazaki Airport on October 2. The Miyakojima city government is working with the Japan Self-Defense Forces for their disposal. The discovery has prompted emergency surveys at other airports, as many such ordnance remain active and pose safety risks.

October 17, 2024
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