Bomb Clearance Disrupts Osnabrück, 14,000 Evacuated
Osnabrück, Germany – November 9, 2025 – A large-scale bomb clearance operation is underway in Osnabrück today, prompting teh evacuation of approximately 14,000 residents. Authorities initiated the operation after the finding of an unexploded World War II-era bomb, triggering a major logistical effort to ensure public safety.
The affected area encompasses a significant portion of the city center, including residential neighborhoods and public facilities. Evacuation orders were issued beginning at 8:00 AM CET, with residents instructed to leave their homes and seek shelter elsewhere. The clearance is focused on a specific construction site where the bomb was unearthed, and is expected to continue throughout the day. this incident underscores the ongoing legacy of wartime ordnance still present beneath German cities, requiring periodic and disruptive clearance procedures.
The NDR 1 Lower Saxony regional news broadcast at 3:00 PM CET is providing ongoing updates on the situation. Residents are advised to follow official instructions from local authorities and monitor news reports for further developments regarding the all-clear and return to their homes. Emergency services are coordinating the evacuation and providing assistance to those affected.
