Germany investigates suspected sabotage at multiple power grid sites amid hybrid warfare fears
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Germany is investigating a string of suspected sabotage attacks on its power grid, including an explosion and transmission-line damage at a Bergheim substation and the discovery of explosive devices at a Brandenburg substation, with officials citing deliberate acts and not technical faults. Investigators are weighing whether left-wing extremists or foreign actors are behind the incidents, while noting that one case resembles prior tactics and that Russia-linked hybrid warfare has become a broader concern for Berlin. Authorities reported thousands of megawatts offline at times but said power supply remained stable overall, and some facilities were reconnected as investigations continued. The investigations come amid heightened tensions over Russia’s alleged involvement in other attacks and a climate of increased vigilance against critical infrastructure, with officials cautioning that no group has claimed responsibility yet. German authorities have stressed that the incidents may reflect a broader hybrid threat, with foreign involvement not ruled out and ongoing efforts to determine perpetrators and motivations.
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Critical infrastructure needs way more physical security, this isn't the first warning sign we've gotten.
