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Police investigate unexploded incendiary device that briefly disrupted Brandenburg substation

German authorities are probing an unexploded incendiary device that caused minor damage and a short power outage at a Brandenburg transmission substation.

Police received a tip about an unexploded incendiary device at a power substation in Turnow-Preilack, Brandenburg, at approximately 8 a.m. (0600 GMT) on Tuesday. Officers were dispatched to the site, where the device had not exploded but had caused damage to multiple transmission lines owned by 50Hertz. The operator confirmed a short-lived power cut, though the overall electricity network stayed operational and no public safety risk was identified. 50Hertz noted that the perpetrators remain unidentified and that the incident did not affect the general supply. The Brandenburg state criminal police office has assumed responsibility for the inquiry, continuing to gather evidence.

Why it matters

The incident highlights vulnerabilities in critical energy infrastructure and prompts a police investigation.

How this story developed

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