Evacuations Underway in Chemnitz as WWII Bomb Defusal Prepares to Begin

A 1,000-meter exclusion zone has displaced 3,300 residents, with the bomb disposal team set to defuse the British ordnance today.

A 250-kilogram British World War II bomb was uncovered during construction in the Altchemnitz district of Chemnitz on March 25, 2025.
Authorities have established a 1,000-meter evacuation zone affecting 3,300 residents, who were required to leave their homes by 9 a.m. today.
Local officials have provided temporary accommodations, including a sports hall, for residents unable to secure alternative housing.
Special assistance, such as transportation support, has been arranged for individuals with mobility challenges or other needs.
The bomb disposal team is preparing to safely defuse the ordnance later today, with operations carefully coordinated to ensure public safety.