Osnabrück and Essen Face Major WWII Bomb Disposal Operations

Osnabrück completes evacuation for bomb defusal while Essen prepares for a similar operation.

Osnabrück successfully defused seven WWII bombs, prompting the evacuation of 14,000 residents.
Evacuation in Osnabrück included two hospitals and multiple care facilities, with a temporary center set up for displaced residents.
Operations in Osnabrück faced delays due to onlookers, resulting in fines and police intervention.
In Essen, a 500-kg bomb discovered in Rüttenscheid will be defused on Wednesday, affecting thousands of residents and local businesses.
Essen authorities have set up a hotline and are coordinating evacuations for the upcoming operation.