# World War II ordnance discoveries in Germany

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/world-war-ii-ordnance-discoveries-in-germany
> Updated: 2026-08-29T10:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In Ankum, Lower Saxony, a World War II-era bomb approximately 40 centimeters long was discovered at a potato factory. The device was collected by a harvesting machine on a farm and moved through a sorting and washing facility on a conveyor belt. Following its discovery, bomb disposal units were called to the scene and successfully detonated the device, which required the temporary evacuation of nearby homes.

This incident is part of an ongoing risk of unexploded ordnance in Germany. In Lower Saxony, which saw intense combat and munitions production during the war, the munitions removal service (KBD) conducted 1,349 operations to remove such items from the soil in 2025.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-29: World War II bomb discovered during potato harvest in Ankum, Germany

A 40-centimeter World War II bomb was discovered by farm workers during a potato harvest in Ankum, Germany. The device was safely removed and destroyed by explosives experts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-war-ii-bomb-discovered-during-potato-harvest-in-ankum-germany

### 2026-08-27: Germany: WWII bomb found in potato factory

A WWII bomb was found in a German potato factory, leading to local evacuations. Other recent incidents include the disposal of a 100kg aerial bomb in Berlin and a minor injury from found ammunition.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-wwii-bomb-found-in-potato-factory

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