German police are investigating a claim of responsibility for an attack on an electrical substation near the Jänschwalde power plant in Turnow-Preilack, according to a police spokesperson cited by regional news outlets on Thursday.
Substation Attack Claimed by Anonymous Writer
According to reports from the news site taz.de, an anonymous letter was mailed from North Rhine-Westphalia claiming responsibility for the Braniborsku substation strike. The writer stated they acted alone because of overwhelming suffering caused by fossil fuel usage, while detailing homemade rockets used in the incident. Brandenburg police confirmed they received information regarding the letter, though a spokesperson stated authorities cannot yet confirm or refute its authenticity.
Coordinated Energy Grid Assaults Under Investigation
The incident near Jänschwalde occurred Tuesday morning, when investigators discovered over a dozen homemade objects resembling New Year’s Eve fireworks deployed as makeshift projectiles. A similar incident took place hours later at a substation in Bergheim, where police also recovered an improvised launching mechanism and pyrotechnics. Brandenburg Interior Minister Jan Redmann stated that evidence increasingly points to a coordinated attack on critical energy supply infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the substation attacks take place?
Attacks occurred at substations near the Jänschwalde power plant in Turnow-Preilack, Brandenburg, and at a separate facility in Bergheim.
What devices were used in the attacks?
According to investigators, perpetrators used homemade objects resembling fireworks along with launching equipment.
Has police verified the responsibility letter?
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