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Historic Bomb Defused in Dresden, Evacuating 18,000 Residents

3/13/2026

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On March 11, 2026, a 250 kg British World War II bomb was defused in Dresden, Germany, after being found during bridge reconstruction.
The operation evacuated 18,000 residents, affecting historic sites, residential areas, and government buildings.
Over 400 emergency personnel, supported by a helicopter and a drone, cleared a one-kilometer exclusion zone.
The bomb disposal team removed the detonator and then detonated the device.

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Story summary

On March 11, 2026, a 250 kg British World War II bomb was defused in Dresden, Germany, after being found during bridge reconstruction.
The operation evacuated 18,000 residents, affecting historic sites, residential areas, and government buildings.
Over 400 emergency personnel, supported by a helicopter and a drone, cleared a one-kilometer exclusion zone.
The bomb disposal team removed the detonator and then detonated the device.