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World War II bomb discovered in Cologne-Hahnwald: evacuation threatens!
A World War II bomb was discovered in Cologne-Hahnwald. The defusing will take place on August 28, 2025, and affected residents will have to evacuate.
World War II bomb discovered in Cologne-Hahnwald: evacuation threatens!
An explosive time bomb from the Second World War was discovered during construction work in Cologne-Hahnwald on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. This is an English five hundredweight bomb with a rear impact detonator, which now has to be defused by specialists from the Rhineland Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service. This defuse is scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2025, as 24rhine reported.
Another aerial bomb in Rodenkirchen was already neutralized on Wednesday evening. In addition to this bomb, several incendiary bombs were also found nearby, which fortunately were able to be removed. However, the air situation remains tense. The unexploded bomb in Hahnwald must be defused under strict security precautions and is guarded around the clock by a security company.
Evacuation measures in Hahnwald
The city administration has set up an evacuation radius of 400 meters around the site for defusing. Around 670 residents have to leave their houses and apartments from 9 a.m. on Thursday. This represents the largest evacuation in quite some time and shows that the city is taking serious measures to ensure the safety of citizens.
Residents are urged to leave their homes. A contact point for evacuees who cannot find private accommodation is currently being examined. The city should provide information about this as quickly as possible so that those affected know where they can go.
A look at the incidents in Cologne
Cologne is known for its history in the Second World War, and unexploded bombs are repeatedly found in the city. How Review online Reportedly, such finds are not unusual considering how heavily the city was bombed during the war.
The security situation in the city remains tense, and the current discoveries make it clear that many unexploded ammunition residues are suspected to be underground. Cologne is and remains a place where the shadows of history can still be felt today. Fortunately, the explosive ordnance disposal service specialists also successfully defused three other unexploded bombs in the city center on Wednesday evening, which shows that the city is well prepared and pays great attention to safety DW reported.
The next few hours and days will be crucial to ensure that the evacuation goes smoothly and defusing can be carried out safely. Cologne residents are urged to be vigilant and rely on official information from the city to take all necessary measures.