Ettlingen: Suspected second aviation bomb - in use!

Ettlingen: Suspected second aviation bomb - in use!

The location is tense in Ettlingen, because in a construction area two aviation bombs from the Second World War were suspected. A special company is currently dealing with ordnance detection on site. Already on Monday, July 7, 2025, a 1,000 kg bomb was discovered. The discovery happened during the exploratory work for a new residential area, whereby the enormous explosive force of the aviation bomb immediately led to the evacuation of around 1,500 people who live in a 400 meter area. The city administration emphasizes that careful planning is expected if the suspicion of a second bomb is confirmed.

Mayor Johannes Arnold said that it was still unclear whether there is really a second bomb. Nevertheless, he emphasizes that the security of the citizens is guaranteed at all times as long as the bombs remain in the ground. "In no time is not required," said Arnold. The MF UXO Search company was hired for the exploratory work, which examines the surface with special devices and carried out the initial evaluations. These indicate possible further explosives, even if the final examination is still pending. As the Badische latest news reported in the construction area "Kaserne Nord" in 1988 a similar situation was experienced when seven bombs had to be defused.

evacuation and security

The past few days have been a major challenge for the approximately 300 emergency services of the fire brigade, police and technical relief organization that were involved in the evacuation. This was made necessary because the conditions were unfavorable due to a thunderstorm. The bomb itself was certainly transported to another location with an excavator at walking speed in order to be defused there. A two -meter -deep crater was excavated to minimize the effects of a possible explosion. After the defusing, residents were able to go back to their houses around 1 a.m. However, a change to a quieter everyday life is still in the stars because there is suspicion of further explosive remains.

The planned construction project had to be stopped temporarily, since essential documents were missing in order to guarantee the harmless continued work. Future dredging work is only permitted in the front area of ​​the construction area, while the back area remains untouched for the time being. The city administration has already announced that it wants to communicate openly about the situation to ensure the best possible preparation for potential defusing.

fighter treasure of the past

The problem of blind companions in Germany is not new. The [consumption of ordnance] (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/kampf remedy) has become significantly more important in recent years. A distinction is made between civil and military elimination of such dangers. Overall, the removal of controversial ammunition ensures public security. Historically, the work is due to previous wars, and even today the discovery of the past few days shows how important preventive action is

faced with this worrying situation, it remains to be hoped that the situation in Ettlingen will calm down promptly. Until then, everyone involved must remain vigilant and well prepared to make the best of the situation.