Hanoi leaders pay tribute to victims of the US’s 1972 airstrike at Kham Thien Monument

A delegation from the Hanoi Municipal Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee and Fatherland Front Committee laid wreaths and offered incense in tribute to the victims and soldiers who lost their lives during the US airstrike in December 1972 at Kham Thien Monument on December 26.

Monday, December 26, 2022 17:53

Hanoi leaders pay tribute to victims of the US's 1972 airstrike at Kham Thien Monument. (Photo: NDO)

The activity took place on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the “Hanoi – Dien Bien Phu in the air” victory.

The delegation was led by Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Municipal Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung.

50 years ago, during the 12 days and nights of brave and clever fighting, Hanoi's army and people achieved the miracle of “Hanoi – Dien Bien Phu in the air”, smashing the largest and most brutal strategic air raid of the US imperialists. Along with that glorious victory, the capital's army and people suffered great losses and sacrifices, including the painful loss of citizens on Kham Thien Street.

Kham Thien Monument was built to commemorate the soldiers and victims of American B-52 bombers in the night of December 26, 1972. A total of 577 people were killed and injured during that air raid.

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