Soviet bomb in the center of Szczecin. There will be an evacuation of residents
On Sunday morning, residents of Bałuki and Śląska streets had to leave their homes due to the extraction of a Soviet incendiary bomb.
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On Sunday, November 8 at At 7:00, the evacuation of residents in Szczecin will begin due to the discovery of a Soviet ZAB-50 air bomb from World War II during construction works.
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Why It Matters
During the reconstruction of a tenement house in downtown Szczecin, a Soviet ZAB-50 incendiary bomb from World War II was found.
The authorities of Szczecin announced that on Sunday, November 8, at 7:00 a.m. the evacuation of residents of buildings at Edmunda Bałuki and Śląska streets will begin.
The decision was made after the discovery of a Soviet incendiary bomb during the reconstruction of one of the tenement houses in the city center.
The evacuation of residents of nearby buildings at ul. will begin at 7 a.m. Edmunda Bałuki 10, 23 and 24 and ul. Śląska 4, 47, 47B, 48 and 49 - provided by Dariusz Sadowski from the City Hall.
A bus will be provided for the evacuees, where they will be able to safely wait out the sappers' operation. The bus will arrive at 6:50.
Prohibition of staying in open spaces
From 7:30 a.m. until further notice, it will be prohibited to stay outdoors in the designated area.
It includes Bałuki, Śląska, Więckowskiego and Św. streets. Wojciech, Bogurodzica, the intersection of Jagiellońska and Śląska and part of Andersa Park. Residents are asked to follow the messages broadcast from Police and City Guard cars.
Sappers from the 5th Engineering Regiment in Szczecin are responsible for removing the dangerous unexploded bomb. The press officer of this unit, Capt. Iwona Misiarz, informed that a Soviet ZAB-50 air bomb from World War II was unearthed in the city center.
The unexploded ordnance will be transported to the training ground and detonated there. It is not known how long the operation in the city center will last. The strict evacuation area is 250 meters, explained Capt. Bear.
During the bomb disposal operation, staying in open spaces will be prohibited within a radius of up to 500 meters from the site of the find.
Appeal to residents
The city authorities appeal to residents to remain calm and strictly follow the orders of the services. All activities are aimed at ensuring the safety of residents and the efficient and safe removal of dangerous munitions from the center of Szczecin.
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Evacuation and detonation of unexploded ammunition on the training ground
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Open Questions
- How long will the sappers' operation last?
- When will residents be able to return home?
