Blind-walkers - Experts defuse World War II bomb in Kiel
Experts from the Munitions Clearance Service have disarmed a landmine from World War II in Kiel. The work went smoothly, reported the police in the short message service X. Subsequently, the temporary road closures around the site should be lifted.
The 250-kilogram American bomb was discovered on a Tuesday in a small garden area. For the work on the landmine, up to 1,000 people had to temporarily leave their houses and apartments in the late afternoon. Affected by the operation were the district Wellingdorf and a small part in the Schwentinental district's Klausdorf.
After the successful disarming of the World War II landmine in Kiel, the Consequences of War in Schleswig-Holstein continue to pose unexpected challenges. During the Second World War, numerous bombs were dropped across Germany, including the 250-kilogram American bomb discovered in a local garden. Such Emergency situations frequently require the evacuation of large populations, as witnessed in the case of Kiel, where up to 1,000 residents were temporarily relocated to ensure safety during the bomb's removal.
