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Attempted bombing of transformer station in Brandenburg with detonation

In southern Brandenburg, an attempted bombing of a transformer station caused damage to several lines.

1 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Attempted bombing of transformer station in Brandenburg with detonation — Archive photoPhoto: Andreas Trojak · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Near the Jänschwalde coal power plant, close to the state border of Brandenburg and Saxony, there was an attempted bombing of a transformer station. Police confirmed that explosives were discovered and at least one detonation occurred.

According to information from various sources, the discovered explosives were defused. The operator of the power plant commented on the incident, describing it as a clear attack.

Additionally, one source reported possible damage to several lines and the use of homemade rockets. Ongoing investigations are being carried out by the authorities.

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