Attack on substation in Bergheim marks second suspected sabotage of German power grid
Police say they are probing deliberate vandalism of a substation in Bergheim; regional supply was not affected and lines in Brandenburg were hit yesterday.
German authorities reported a second suspected attempt to sabotage the country's power network after police announced an investigation into an attack on a substation in the western town of Bergheim.
A police spokesman said investigators are treating the incident as deliberate vandalism of technical infrastructure but stressed that power supply in the region was not affected. The spokesman did not specify what damage, if any, had been caused.
Officials also confirmed that, yesterday, high-voltage power lines in the eastern state of Brandenburg were damaged, a separate incident that authorities are examining.
Context and reactions
The developments come amid heightened concern over attacks on critical infrastructure. Berlin, authorities said, last night accused Russia of attempting to strike a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig airport last month and announced a series of appropriate measures in response.
Investigators in Bergheim continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses while local utility operators assess the installation. Police appealed to anyone with information to come forward as the probe proceeds.
Photo: press material from the event
