Authorities in Berlin have lifted safety perimeters and evacuation orders following the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb in the Mitte district. The police announced early Friday morning that the device posed no immediate threat.
As a precautionary measure, a security zone was established and residents were evacuated overnight due to the inherent risk associated with unexploded ordnance. Specialized technicians from the KTI (Competent Body for Explosive Ordnance Disposal) subsequently assessed the bomb, which was located several meters below ground level, submerged in water and sediment, confirming its safety.
The discovery prompted evacuations in the heart of the capital during the night. Preliminary estimates indicate that between 6,000 and 8,000 people were displaced from their homes, with many hotel guests also seen navigating the Mitte district with luggage.
The affected area primarily encompassed the region south of Museum Island (referred to as “Fischerinsel”), as well as residential areas between the Spree Canal and Heinrich-Heine-Straße and the zone bordered by the Spree River and the Rotes Rathaus (Red City Hall).
