Suspected Arson Attack in Berlin Leaves 50,000 Homes Without Power

Berlin blackout: Anarchists claim attack on industrial park

It was “by no means our intention” to cut power to households, says communiqué, but to “turn off the juice to the military-industrial complex” ~ Juju Alerta ~ Anarchists have taken responsibility for a major power outage in southeast Berlin early Tuesday, after two high-voltage pylons were set on fire in Johannisthal, Treptow-Köpenick. The attack, which began around 3.30am according to police, cut electricity to some 43,000 households and 3,000 …

Berlin Power Grid Sabotaged

In southeast Berlin, two electricity pylons were set on fire, causing power outages for around 50,000 homes. A left-wing extremist group called ‘Some Anarchists’ claimed responsibility, saying they targeted a tech park linked to the arms industry. Police are investigating it as a politically motivated attack, which has caused major disruption in Berlin. Nursing homes were affected, and some patients had to be moved. Trains stopped, traffic light…