SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 4, 2025Interesting Engineering

WWII US bombs found in German shipyard force 20,500 people to evacuate in Cologne

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Cologne, Germany ordered 20,500 residents to evacuate after three massive unexploded American WWII bombs were found in a shipyard. The operation, described as the largest evacuation since WWII, affected hospitals, schools, and cultural sites. Bomb disposal teams await confirmation of complete evacuation before attempting to disarm the explosives, highlighting the ongoing danger from wartime munitions.

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