Intelligence Alert

World War II bomb prompts evacuations in Bonn on Monday (29 April)

Risk level: Low Country: Germany

As per reports, a 500 kilogram English aerial bomb from the Second World War was discovered in the Hardtberg district of Bonn on Monday (29 April).

• The city of Bonn has issued an announcement stating that an evacuation within a 500-meter radius of the site is necessary to facilitate clearance procedures.
• The areas impacted include the Ministry of Defense premises, residential buildings, and a street.
• The evacuation process began at 1800 hours (local time), with the defusing of the bomb anticipated to conclude by late Monday (29 April) evening.

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