Germany Opens Terrorism Probe Into Infrastructure Attacks
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German police opened a terrorism investigation after improvised explosives damaged a substation in Bergheim and an initial attack occurred in Brandenburg state. The incidents disrupted power cables and led to two arrests.
An arson attack also targeted a construction site for a defense firm in Bavaria. Russia denied allegations of hybrid warfare linked to the events.
Sources
- ABC Australia: European allies sound alarm at more incidents of alleged Russian sabotage
- PBS NewsHour: European countries confront Russian sabotage and shadow warfare
- Sky News World: Germany probes possible acts of sabotage after explosives found at substation
- Sky News World: Two people arrested by German police over alleged arson attack on defence firm
- NDTV: Germany Probes Latest Sabotage Attacks On Power Grid