WWII Bomb Detonated at Singapore Changi Airport Construction Site
A 250-kg World War II bomb was discovered at the construction site for Singapore Changi Airport's new Terminal 5 on March 31 and was safely detonated two days later without causing disruptions to flights.
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Singapore safely detonates massive 250kg WWII bomb near airport without disrupting flights
Singapore’s authorities safely neutralised a 250kg World War II bomb discovered near Changi Airport through a carefully planned on-site detonation. Assessed as too unstable to move, the operation involved extensive protective measures and inter-agency coordination. Despite the risks, flights continued uninterrupted, underscoring the effectiveness of precise engineering, preparedness, and collaboration in managing high-risk wartime remnants.
By TOI World Desk
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A 250-kg World War II bomb was found at the construction site for Changi Airport's new Terminal 5 in Singapore on March 31 and safely detonated two days later without disrupting flights.
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