Two Bulgarian nationals were detained by law enforcement at a petrol station near a construction site in Munich after several incendiary devices were thrown from a moving vehicle targeting local defense industry offices, according to the Munich police and regional broadcaster BR. Investigators are examining a potential political motive behind the attack, stated a spokesperson for the Bavarian Criminal Police Office.
Munich Incendiary Device Attack Details
The incident unfolded shortly after midnight when suspects tossed incendiary devices from a vehicle into a construction site in Munich’s Bergamlaim district, according to police statements reported by Lat.bb.lv and Apollo.lv. At least one device ignited before police extinguished the flames, while special forces neutralized a second device. The Munich police confirmed that no serious damage resulted from the attack. According to the newspaper Bild, the targeted construction site sits near the headquarters of technology firm Rohde & Schwarz, which manufactures communication systems for the German armed forces. A company representative confirmed emergency services responded to the scene, noting that company premises sustained no damage. Drone manufacturer Helsing also maintains an office nearby.
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Suspect Arrests and Broader Security Context
Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann linked the Munich incident to a failed sabotage attempt at Leipzig Airport last month, alongside two recent attacks on electrical substations earlier in the week. During a press conference, Herrmann stated that Germany faces an increased risk of infrastructure attacks, particularly concerning national defense sector enterprises, amid a general deterioration of security and intensifying international conflicts. Regional broadcaster BR reported that the two detained suspects are a 28-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man.
Investigation into Leipzig Airport Drone Sabotage
Federal authorities accused Russia of attempting sabotage at Leipzig Airport following the discovery of explosive-laden drones last month, according to government statements. On August 4, an unmanned aerial vehicle carrying explosives was discovered near a Ukrainian cargo plane at the airport, which plays a key transport role for military supplies. Police deployed a robot to neutralize those explosives. Investigators believe a second drone collided with a nearby DHL logistics plane, and a third explosive-equipped drone has since been recovered. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasized that authorities continue to investigate these interconnected plots to their root, acknowledging that absolute security against such attacks remains impossible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was detained following the Munich attack?
Two Bulgarian nationals—a 28-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man—were detained at a nearby petrol station and subsequently questioned by authorities, according to reports from BR.
What was the target of the incendiary devices?
Law enforcement suspects the attack targeted nearby defense industry offices, specifically hitting a construction site close to the technology firm Rohde & Schwarz, as reported by Bild and the Bavarian Criminal Police.
How does this event connect to other incidents?
Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann stated there is an established connection between this event, recent substation attacks, and an attempted drone sabotage plot at Leipzig Airport involving explosives found last month.
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