Germany probes suspected arson near defense firm as sabotage concerns mount
Police said they were looking into a fire overnight at a construction site at the headquarters of defense firm Rohde & Schwarz, whose products include radar systems to detect, track, and jam drones.
German authorities are probing a suspected arson incident near the headquarters of Rohde & Schwarz, a defense firm in Munich. The attack came days after two power grid sabotage attempts and a month after an airport drone attack that Berlin and its allies accused Russia of orchestrating. Two Bulgarian suspects, aged 28 and 38, were arrested at a petrol station near the construction site where the fire occurred.
No damage or injuries were reported. Rohde & Schwarz confirmed police and fire brigade intervention at their premises. The incident has heightened concerns over the vulnerability of critical infrastructure in Germany. In response, the European Union is considering additional sanctions against Russia. Russia denied involvement, retaliating by closing German cultural centers in Moscow.
Poland and Britain summoned Russian diplomats, joining other European allies in the condemnation. The far-right Alternative for Germany party is also facing scrutiny, with recent election results showing a strong lead in eastern Germany. European intelligence agencies suspect Russia is recruiting Danes to plan sabotage against defense firms supporting Ukraine.
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