Overview

• The 250-kg WWII bomb discovered in Teltow was safely defused by 15:20 on May 21, lifting the 600-meter evacuation zone affecting over 5,600 residents in Teltow and Berlin's Steglitz-Zehlendorf district.
• Evacuation protocols in Teltow included temporary shelters and transport rerouting, with authorities ensuring all residents complied with safety measures before the defusal operation began.
• In Neuss, a 10-centner WWII bomb was discovered earlier today, prompting a 600-meter evacuation zone and additional safety measures for residents within a 1,000-meter radius.
• The defusal of the Neuss bomb is scheduled for later this evening, with local authorities coordinating evacuations and significant traffic diversions, including the closure of the Kardinal-Frings Bridge.
• The recurring discovery of unexploded WWII ordnance highlights ongoing safety challenges in urban Germany, necessitating coordinated efforts between bomb disposal teams, local governments, and emergency services.