World War II Bomb in Ulm Successfully Defused After Major Evacuation

A 250-kilogram bomb discovered on a construction site prompted the evacuation of 2,800 residents and temporary disruption in Ulm's city center.

A 250-kilogram World War II-era bomb was discovered on a construction site near Ulm's main train station on Monday afternoon.
Authorities evacuated approximately 2,800 residents within a 300-meter radius of the site to ensure safety during the bomb's defusal.
The bomb was successfully defused by the Stuttgart-based ordnance disposal team in less than an hour, starting shortly after midnight on Tuesday.
Key city infrastructure, including train services between Ulm and Stuttgart, was temporarily suspended, but the Christmas market on Münsterplatz remained unaffected.
Evacuated residents were provided shelter, food, and support at a local gymnasium before being allowed to return to their homes early Tuesday morning.