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Germany: new attack on electrical substation near Cologne raises sabotage suspicions

Euronews Portugal2 September 2026 at 13:16

A new attack on an electrical substation was recorded in Germany, this time in Bergheim, near Cologne, raising suspicions of sabotage. This incident follows an attack attempt against a substation in Brandenburg, suggesting a pattern of attacks on critical infrastructure in the country. German authorities are investigating whether the two cases are related. The situation raises concerns about the security of energy infrastructure in Germany.

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