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Brandenburg: Explosive devices discovered at transformer station

Explosive devices were found at a transformer station near the Jänschwalde coal power plant, prompting a response from bomb disposal units.

Archive photo: Brandenburg: Explosive devices discovered at transformer station
Archive photoPhoto: Muck · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Explosive devices have been discovered near the Jänschwalde coal power plant in Brandenburg. The police confirmed that these devices are located at a transformer station, leading to heightened security measures being implemented.

According to reports, the apparent goal of the attack was to cause widespread power outages. Bomb disposal units are already on-site in the Spree-Neisse district, securing the found explosive and incendiary devices.

The operator of the power plant has described the incident as an attack and informed the security authorities. Media reports suggest that the incidents may have serious underlying intentions.

Archive photo: Brandenburg: Explosive devices discovered at transformer station
Archive photoPhoto: andreastrojak · Flickr · BY

The police have assured the public that there is currently no danger from the discoveries. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen how the investigations will progress.

The state government has already responded, with ministers visiting the crime scene today. Further information regarding the background of the discovered devices is not yet available.

Several questions remain unanswered, including who is behind the explosive devices and what the exact motives were. The situation remains tense as security forces continue their investigations.

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