Cologne’s Largest Evacuation Since WWII: WWII Bombs Discovered
Cologne is undertaking its largest evacuation since World War II due to the discovery of three unexploded Allied bombs. Approximately 20,000 residents are being displaced, necessitating the closure of numerous facilities including bridges, rail lines, and several businesses. The three bombs, two 1,000kg and one 500kg, will be defused Wednesday morning following a pre-dawn check to ensure complete evacuation. This large-scale operation underscores the ongoing presence of unexploded ordnance from the city’s extensive bombing during the war.
John Q. Hosedrinker