Germany investigates suspected power substation sabotage, Russia summons German envoy
Summary
German authorities are investigating two attacks on power substations as possible sabotage, with one incident also being examined for links to terrorism. On the same day, Russia summoned Germany's diplomat after Germany blamed Russia for a recent attempted drone attack on Leipzig airport.Key Facts
- Two separate attacks damaged electricity substations in eastern Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
- The Brandenburg attack involved improvised explosives and is being investigated as possible terrorism.
- The North Rhine-Westphalia incident caused a short-circuit by placing conductive material on power lines.
- Neither attack caused large-scale power outages but affected nearby coal power plants.
- Officials are considering foreign state involvement or left-wing extremist motives for the attacks.
- Germany blamed Russia for a failed explosive drone attack at Leipzig airport last month.
- Germany responded by closing Russia’s consulate in Bonn and canceling a Russian cultural center contract in Berlin.
- Russia called Germany’s accusations "absurd" and summoned Germany’s charge d’affaires to protest.
- German investigators identified two suspects linked to the Leipzig drone attempt, described as Russian nationals.
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