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Explosives found near German power substation

By the BreakFirst Newsroom

Source: German police

Israel Defense Forces (BY-SA) via Openverse

German police say improvised explosive devices were discovered at the Preilack substation in Brandenburg, near the Janschwalde coal-fired power plant. Several power lines were damaged, briefly disrupting service before grid operator 50Hertz restored electricity. Authorities believe the attack was intended to trigger a large-scale blackout across the region but failed to achieve its goal. Investigators are working to determine who planted the devices and their motive, amid growing concern in Europe over sabotage targeting critical infrastructure. No injuries have been reported. Officials say security around energy facilities is being reviewed following the incident, as similar attacks on power and rail infrastructure have raised alarm across Germany in recent months.

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