World War II Bomb in Cottbus Safely Defused After Evacuation

Over 1,200 residents were evacuated, and transport services were disrupted before specialists neutralized the 250-kilogram bomb found at a railway construction site.

• The 250-kilogram bomb was discovered on Wednesday during construction at a new ICE maintenance facility in Cottbus, operational since early 2024.
• A 500-meter evacuation zone was established, requiring approximately 1,260 residents to leave their homes and leading to the closure of streets and a local school.
• The bomb was successfully defused on Friday morning by explosive ordnance disposal experts who detonated the fuse on-site.
• Train and bus services, including lines RE2, RE10, and RE13, were temporarily halted, with normal operations resuming after the defusal.
• Local authorities coordinated the evacuation with over 100 emergency personnel and provided temporary shelter for displaced residents.

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