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Pending Decision on Implementation of the mentioned Measures by the Commission

Achievement in Disarming BASF in Schwarzheide

Pending determination on the implementation of the stated measures.
Pending determination on the implementation of the stated measures.

Nuclear disarmament accomplished successfully by BASF in Schwarzheide - Pending Decision on Implementation of the mentioned Measures by the Commission

In the heart of Oberspreewald-Lausitz district, construction work at the chemical company BASF in Schwarzheide came to an unexpected halt in mid-August when a World War II-era American aircraft bomb was discovered on the premises. This is not the first time such a relic from the past has been uncovered at the site.

The bomb, carefully removed by authorities, is currently being prepared for transport. However, the identity of the authority or expert who undertook the delicate task of defusing the explosive device remains undisclosed. The last such operation took place in December 2024, and the development of the action plan for that defusal required around ten days.

The bomb, approximately 2,000 employees, and 350 temporary residents in the vicinity were not harmed during the operation. The residents, temporarily relocated to a gathering point, can now return to their homes, safe and sound.

Interestingly, the bomb's discovery affected a one-kilometer radius area, including a railway line between Cottbus and Frankfurt (Oder). Yet, the bomb defusing operation did not disrupt the normal operations of BASF in Schwarzheide.

Local administration has made an announcement regarding the successful defusing of the bomb at BASF in Schwarzheide. This serves as a reminder of the history hidden beneath our modern infrastructure and the expertise needed to handle such discoveries safely. The bomb in question, a relic from a bygone era, is now on its way to its next destination, leaving behind a sense of relief and awe in Schwarzheide.

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