Bloody Relics of the Past: Unearthing Two World War II Bombs in Kiel
Discovered: Remnants of World War II Explosives Unveiled in Kiel, Germany - Two additional bomb discoveries made on aircraft in Kiel
Get ready, folks, because on Sunday, you might be packing your bags! Due to the upcoming defusing of two unloved relics from the Second World War, approximately 1,350 inhabitants of Kiel will have to bid temporary adieu to their homes and apartments. The hurtling missiles were discovered during ongoing investigations in the neighborhoods of Meimersdorf and Ellerbek-Wellingdorf, as the cops shared in the wee hours of the morning.
In Meimersdorf, about three dozen residents are in for a move. They'll have to vacate their domiciles from sunup until 8:00 AM. After that, roadblocks will be put in place. From 8:00 AM until the decontamination wraps up, the Kiel-Hamburg railway line will be off-limits in that area. Shuttle buses will be the preferred mode of transport for travelers that have cruises lined up in the Kiel harbor on Sunday. The travel providers should reach out to them about alternative arrangements.
The displaced residents who fail to secure temporary shelter can find refuge at the Meimersdorf Volunteer Fire Department on the village square from 7:00 AM. The American, 250-kilogram bomb has two fuses and currently rests on an open field. Given its condition, the bomb experts expect the operation to go off without a hitch.
Second Bombister
The fun doesn't stop with just one bomb, though! The second bomb in Ellerbek-Wellingdorf is expected to start raising Cain in the afternoon. The British, 250-kilogram bomb surfaced on a property situated near the southern end of the Stadtrat-Hahn-Park. Fingers crossed, the experts also expect smooth sailing for this one.
In the case of Ellerbek-Wellingdorf, around 1,300 residents will be forced to abandon their homes and allotment gardens within the quarantined zone by 12:00PM. The Stadtrat-Hahn-Park will be off-limits as well. The po-po will close off roads, but the federal highway B502 (Ostring) will remain unaffected. From 11:00 AM, classrooms at the Ellerbek School (Klausdorfer Weg 62-64) will be open for displaced individuals who can't find alternative lodging.
For those needing assistance in vacating their domicile, dial the Kiel Fire Department's service hotline at 0431-5905 555 during designated hours for both operations. The number operates Friday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM and on Sunday from 7:00 AM. And there you have it, folks! The grand show resumes on Sunday in good ol' Kiel!
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On Sunday (April 23, 2025), a 250-kilogram World War II aerial bomb of British origin was unearthed in the Dietrichsdorf area of Kiel, Germany, near the highway. The discovery not only triggered the largest evacuation in Kiel in a decade with over 11,500 residents leaving the surrounding area, but it also set the stage for a major safety operation involving bomb disposal experts, or sappers. The bomb was in relatively decent shape, allowing the team to attempt a safe defusal without an immediate detonation. However, authorities also had contingencies for a controlled partial explosion during the decontamination process if necessary. This incident, in scale and significance, reflects the seriousness attributed to the bomb, identical in weight to around 550 pounds. It was discovered during routine reconnaissance and construction-related work, a common occurrence in German cities, which often uncovers WWII-era unexploded ordnance.
- Come Sunday, a 250-kilogram World War II bomb of British origin discovered in the Dietrichsdorf area of Kiel will necessitate the largest evacuation in a decade, affecting over 11,500 residents.
- As a precautionary measure, the authorities have planned a major safety operation involving bomb disposal experts, or sappers, to handle this relic from the Second World War.
- The bomb, in relatively decent condition, will be defused on Sunday to avoid an immediate detonation, although contingencies for a controlled partial explosion during the decontamination process have been set.
- The discovery of the unexploded ordnance reflects the seriousness attributed to war remnants, which are frequently unearthed during routine reconnaissance and construction-related work in German cities.
