Bomb Disarmament in Cologne during World War I: Approximately 2000 residents impacted
As per the city's reports, an unaccounted-for explosive device turned out to be an American 500-pound bomb, found during subsurface radar investigations close to a graveyard. A protective zone with a 400-meter radius was set up around the location. This was the fourth such occurrence in Cologne since mid-August, disrupting the lives of countless residents and necessitating evacuation of medical facilities and retirement homes in certain instances.
The high number of bomb discoveries has led to significant concerns about the city's population, with many residents living in constant uncertainty. The evacuation of medical facilities and retirement homes has also impacted the healthcare and elderly population in the area.
