German authorities probe suspected sabotage after 2 power substation disruptions
Summary
German authorities are investigating two recent disruptions at power substations in the east and west of Germany as possible sabotage. Explosive devices were found near a coal power plant in Brandenburg, and a power outage near Cologne is also thought to be a deliberate act.Key Facts
- Multiple explosive devices were discovered at a substation near the Jänschwalde coal-fired power plant in northeastern Germany.
- These devices caused short circuits but did not lead to a general power outage.
- A separate incident at the Bergheim substation near Cologne caused a short circuit, which police believe was a criminal act.
- Five coal-fired power units with a total capacity of 4,200 megawatts were taken offline due to the Cologne incident, expected to resume by the weekend.
- Authorities are investigating the incidents as deliberate sabotage, not technical failures.
- German authorities have faced similar sabotage attempts before, including attacks linked to left-wing extremists.
- The German government recently blamed Russia for a drone attack targeting Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Officials have not ruled out foreign involvement in the recent substation attacks, referring to the situation as a hybrid threat involving possible outside actors.
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