Sabotage: Anschlag auf Stromnetz? Sprengvorrichtung an Umspannwerk in Brandenburg gefunden
Nahe dem Kohlekraftwerk Jänschwalde in der Lausitz hat die Polizei mehrere Sprengvorrichtungen an einem Umspannwerk entdeckt. Betreiber Leag spricht von einem Anschlag.
In Brandenburg, Germany, bomb-making devices were discovered at an electrical substation near the Jänschwalde coal-fired power plant, according to multiple reports. Police stated that a potential damage to a line was detected around 8:00 AM today. "Evidence is being secured," said a spokesperson, "de-activators are on-site." There were no impacts on the population.
At the scene, what are known as unconventional explosive and fire devices were found. Further details were not provided at the time. Earlier, local newspaper "Märkische Allgemeine" reported that security and company sources stated that multiple devices equipped with explosives were found and de-activated on site. An accompanying photo reportedly showed such a device of an unclear design.
The suspected target apparently aimed for a large-scale power outage at Block B of the coal-fired power plant. Jänschwalde power plant is supplied to the region and beyond via the Preilack substation in the Spree-Neiße district. Germany's second-largest power producer, Leag, operates the plant, which is one of the largest with a current capacity of 1,500 megawatts.
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