World War II Bomb Successfully Defused in Chemnitz After Major Evacuation

A 250-kilogram British-made bomb uncovered during construction was safely neutralized, allowing 3,300 evacuated residents to return home.

• The bomb was discovered on March 25, 2025, during construction work on private property in the Altchemnitz district of Chemnitz.
• Authorities established a 1,000-meter exclusion zone, leading to the evacuation of 3,300 residents from Altchemnitz, Erfenschlag, Reichenhain, and Harthau.
• The bomb disposal operation, involving drones with thermal imaging to ensure complete evacuation, was completed on March 26, 2025, at 3:24 PM.
• The defusal process took longer than anticipated due to the use of a more complex but safer procedure, as confirmed by police and bomb disposal experts.
• Temporary shelters were set up for residents unable to find alternative accommodations, with authorities expressing satisfaction over the smooth execution of the operation.

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