Bombs from Yesteryear: Stumbling Upon Two World War II Artifacts in Kiel
Additional air bombs discovered in Kiel - Additional explosive devices discovered in Kiel
Hey there! Ever heard about the recent excitement in Kiel, Germany? They've got quite the fascination going on, thanks to two hidden gems from World War II! [War Remnants]
Meimersdorf and Ellerbek-Wellingdorf have got a little adventure brewing. Authorities have found two unexploded ordnances - quite the time capsule, wouldn't you say? [World War II bombs]
In Meimersdorf, about 36 homes are going to feel the buzz of change. Folks living there need to bid their abodes adieu from morning till 8:00 AM on Sunday. Once the clock strikes eight, the roadblocks will go up. And as for the railway line between Kiel and Hamburg? You guessed it - it'll temporarily be out of commission in that area, with replacement buses coming to the rescue. [Kiel, Sunday]
Now, over in Meimersdorf, there's an American 250-kilogram bomb that's got two fuses and is snug as a bug in an agricultural field. Given its condition, the bomb disposal experts are feeling pretty confident about this operation going smoothly. [War Remnants, World War II]
As for Ellerbek-Wellingdorf, the show's going to start in the afternoon. They've found a British 250-kilogram bomb nestled on a property close to the Stadtrat-Hahn-Park's southern end. The pros expect a trouble-free process here as well. [War Remnants, World War II]
So, about 1,300 homes in Ellerbek-Wellingdorf will be vacated, accompanied by the closing of the allotment gardens in the cordoned-off area. The Stadtrat-Hahn-Park? Off-limits too. Once the police shut down the roads, the B502 (Ostring) will fly under the radar. Those struggling to find alternative lodging can camp out at the Ellerbek school (Klausdorfer Weg 62-64) from 11:00 AM. [War Remnants, World War II, Kiel]
Need a hand moving out of your apartment? No worries! Give the Kiel professional fire brigade's service telephone a ring at 0431-5905 555 for assistance with both defusing operations. Remember, they're available Friday and Saturday from 8:00 to 14:00 and Sunday from 7:00 AM. [War Remnants, World War II, Kiel, Police]
While digging up details about the train disruptions in this event, we found that similar operations often lead to disruptions in local services, such as public transportation. However, specifics about the train interruptions during this Kiel incident aren't provided in the information at hand. [War Remnants, World War II, Kiel, Sunday, train disruptions]
Just imagine, over 11,500 residents were evacuated back on April 23, 2025, in a similar situation. This was due to the discovery of a 250 kg British aerial bomb during reconnaissance work in Dietrichsdorf. [Enrichment Data] This was deemed the largest evacuation in the last decade for a bomb disposal operation.
- Kiel authorities are developing community and employment policies to accommodate the expected short-term closures due to the removal of unexploded ordnances, ensuring residents can find alternative lodging and transportation during the process.
- Local media outlets in Kiel are following the politics surrounding the handling of the World War II bombs found in Meimersdorf and Ellerbek-Wellingdorf, drawing connections to war-and-conflicts history and general news.
- In light of the two World War II bomb discoveries in Kiel, the city's employment policy has been updated to include provisions for evacuation procedures in case of similar incidents in the future.
- As part of the post-disposal arrangements, Kiel's city council is planning to allocate resources for rehabilitation and reconstruction in areas affected by the bomb removals, implementing a comprehensive employment policy to help residents and businesses get back on their feet.
