Discovered once more: Unaccounted-for aviation ordnance in Kiel - Two additional airplane bombs discovered in Kiel
Get ready to move, Kiel residents! Due to the discovery of two World War II bombs in the districts of Meimersdorf and Ellerbek-Wellingdorf, around 1,350 people will be temporarily displaced on Sunday. The Police Department made the announcement this morning.
In Meimersdorf, a whopping three dozen locals will need to evacuate their homes from morning until 8:00 AM. The roads will close following this, and a stretch of the railway line between Kiel and Hamburg will be temporarily out of service. No worries though, replacement buses will bridge the gap. If traveling by train to or from one of Kiel's cruise ship harbors on Sunday, keep an ear open for updates from your travel providers.
The American 250-kilogram bomb uncovered in Meimersdorf boasts two fuses and is nestled on a farm field. Given its condition, the bomb disposal service anticipates a smooth defusing process.
Process for the Second Bomb
The afternoon will belong to the second bomb in Ellerbek-Wellingdorf. This British 250-kilogram bomb was dug up on a property near the southern end of Stadtrat-Hahn-Park. Just like the first, the experts predict a quick and steady defusal.
When it comes to Ellerbek-Wellingdorf, approximately 1,300 residents will be asked to leave their homes and allotment gardens within the designated area by 12:00 PM. The Stadtrat-Hahn-Park will also be closed for the duration of the defusing operation, with roads following suit shortly after. Interestingly, the federal highway B502 (Ostring) will escape the closure. Anyone in need of temporary shelter can make their way to the Ellerbek school (Klausdorfer Weg 62-64) from 11:00 AM.
For anyone in need of assistance relocating their belongings, the Kiel fire department is standing by at their service telephone number 0431-5905 555. The number can be reached on Friday and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM and on Sunday from 7:00 AM.
While this might seem like a scene from a wartime movie, rest assured that modern bomb disposal procedures are carefully executed to ensure the safety of all parties involved.
Terminology
- Bomb: Explosive device designed to cause destruction
- Kiel: City in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein
- Sunday: Specific day of the week in April
- Consequences of War: Resulting events after a war
- World War II: Global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945
- Defusing: Neutralizing the explosive capabilities of a bomb
- Police: Law enforcement agency tasked with maintaining order and public safety
- Hamburg: Major city in northern Germany
Background Info
In April 2025, approximately 11,500 residents were evacuated from the area in Kiel, Germany, due to the potential danger posed by a World War II bomb found during exploratory work near Johannisburger Straße in the Dietrichsdorf area. The disruption of daily life for those living near the bomb site was significant, but the efficient procedures put in place by authorities ensured the safe defusing of the device.
- Kiel's community policy has a new addition to it: evacuation due to the unexploded World War II bombs found in Meimersdorf and Ellerbek-Wellingdorf districts.
- The employment policy of the local travel providers needs to be adaptable due to the closures of roads and a stretch of the railway line between Kiel and Hamburg, causing temporary service disruptions.
- The city of Kiel has implemented unusual ordinances concerning the war-and-conflicts consequences, necessitating the temporary relocation of around 1,350 residents.
- In the general news, politics has taken a backseat as the city government works hand-in-hand with the bomb disposal service to ensure the safety of citizens during the defusing process of two World War II bombs.
- The Crime-and-Justice department of Kiel is not active in this situation, but the city fire department is ready to assist residents who need help relocating their belongings during the evacuations.
