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Multiple WWII Bombs Safely Defused Across Germany

Bomb disposal teams successfully neutralized unexploded ordnance in Cologne, Dortmund, and Hamburg, averting potential danger.

  • An unexploded WWII bomb was found and defused in Cologne-Weiß, with no evacuations required.
  • Four WWII bombs were discovered near Dortmund's Westfalenpark, prompting a 250-meter evacuation zone and train service disruptions.
  • In Hamburg, a bomb was safely defused in an industrial area, with no evacuations necessary.
  • The Dortmund bombs were identified through analysis of historical aerial photographs, leading to ongoing examinations of other suspect locations.
  • Recent bomb discoveries underscore the continued presence of unexploded ordnance in Germany, necessitating vigilant monitoring and disposal efforts.
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