Experts Use Ground-Penetrating Radar to Search for Mass Graves of Fallen Soldiers in Vietnam

Experts have begun using ground-penetrating radar and other specialized equipment in Vietnam's Quang Ngai province to locate the remains of fallen soldiers. This initiative is part of a national effort to find, collect, and identify the remains of martyrs.

The operation, supported by Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, involves geophysics lecturers and engineers. They are employing radar technology to scan underground, seeking to identify potential burial sites. The goal is to accelerate the search and repatriation process for soldiers who died during the war.

Specifically, the team is focusing on areas in Kon Tum and Dak Cam wards, including sections of Truong Chinh Street. These locations are believed to have signs related to mass graves from the war era. The radar uses electromagnetic waves to detect underground structures, providing researchers with cross-sections of what lies beneath the surface.

This advanced search method is part of a broader "500-day campaign" aimed at intensifying efforts to find and identify the remains of martyrs, which is scheduled to continue until July 27, 2027. The technology has reportedly been used successfully in previous searches, aiding authorities in locating remains.

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This device was previously used in a project to search for the remains of fallen soldiers in the former Quang Nam province (now Da Nang City). Based on the radar measurements and demarcation, the authorities discovered some remains of fallen soldiers.