Berlin police prepare evacuation after unexploded bomb found in canal

Police in Berlin are preparing to evacuate residents after an unexploded aerial bomb was discovered in the Neukölln district. The approximately 100-kilogram bomb was found Wednesday morning in the Neukölln Ship Canal during a search for unexploded ordnance.

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It is conceivable that the radius will be extended to 500 meters.

A police spokesperson stated that an exclusion zone of 300 meters is currently planned, with the possibility of extending it to 500 meters. The number of people affected by the evacuation remains unclear. A core area of 50 meters has been cordoned off and will be gradually expanded.

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It is conceivable that the radius will be extended to 500 meters.

The bomb was brought to the surface and is currently on a barge. It is scheduled to be lifted to the shore later and defused using a high-pressure water jet system to cut out the fuse. The operation is expected to continue into the night, as evacuations typically take many hours to ensure all residents have left the area, including arrangements for mobility-impaired individuals.

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It is conceivable that the radius will be extended to 500 meters.