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Over 5,000 people affected by bomb discovery in Kiel
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A 250-kilogram Second World War aerial bomb was discovered during construction work in Kiel's Suchsdorf district. It is scheduled for defusal on Sunday, March 15, 2026, requiring the evacuation of about 4,745 residents in Kiel and 701 in neighboring Kronshagen. Police advise preparing for several hours away from home.
A farmer in Nduma village, Kikuyu, Kiambu County, discovered a highly explosive mortar bomb while ploughing his land, sparking panic among residents. Police and bomb experts have been dispatched to the scene to handle the device. Officials stated the bomb will be detonated in a safer location to avoid damage.