# Hiroshima marks 81st atomic bombing anniversary as mayor condemns pursuit of nuclear weapons

https://mins.news/en/item/15229

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-06 14:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://bit.ly/4ggXWAY

> Hiroshima is observing the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing carried out by the United States during World War II. The city’s mayor has deplored the continued pursuit of nuclear weapons. The commemoration centers on the anniversary of the wartime attack and its enduring historical significance.

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