German power grid sabotage attack linked to ‘climate extremism’
Summary
German police are investigating sabotage attacks on the country’s power grid. Officials believe a 48-year-old militant climate activist is responsible for damaging electrical lines to protest against fossil fuels.Key Facts
- The attacks targeted electricity substations in western and eastern Germany.
- Firework-like devices were used to throw wires onto high-voltage lines to cause short circuits.
- Some power units at coal-fired plants were temporarily disconnected but no major blackouts occurred.
- A suspect, aged 48, has been identified and searched in the town of Gevelsberg.
- Letters confessing to the attacks and explaining motives related to fighting fossil fuels were sent to authorities.
- Officials found suspected explosive materials in the suspect’s home.
- German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt described this as a case of "climate extremism".
- The investigation continues as authorities look for the suspect.
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