Germany investigates suspected arson at electrical substation that left thousands without power
Kyiv • UNN
In the city of Reutlingen, an investigation is underway into a suspected arson attack on a critical infrastructure facility. Tens of thousands of homes and a local hospital were left without electricity.
German police and prosecutors have launched an investigation following a fire at an electrical substation in the city of Reutlingen, in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg. As a result of the incident, tens of thousands of households and businesses were temporarily left without power, and hospital operations were also affected. This was reported by Bloomberg, according to UNN.
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According to preliminary data from the authorities, the fire may have been intentional. The case is being investigated under articles concerning arson and the disruption of critical infrastructure facilities. Currently, law enforcement officials have not reported any suspects or possible motives, and forensic examination is ongoing.
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German Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt stated that the investigation is considering all possible versions of the event.
"We assume that, most likely, it was arson. The priority now is to continue the investigation in all directions to determine the motive for this arson and identify those responsible,"
This is not the first such case in the country this year. In January, an arson attack on an energy facility in Berlin left about 50,000 households and 2,000 businesses without electricity. At that time, the Volcano Group activist group claimed responsibility for the attack.