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Explosives discovered near Jänschwalde power plant in Germany
Police have found explosives at a substation near the Jänschwalde power plant in Brandenburg, where some damage has been reported, but authorities state there is no danger.
On Tuesday, police discovered explosive devices at the Preilack substation, which distributes power from the nearby Jänschwalde power plant in the German state of Brandenburg. Reports indicate that several improvised explosives were present, with at least one detonating while others did not go off.
The explosion caused damage to several power cables, resulting in a brief interruption of electricity supply, according to a police spokesperson. There is speculation that these incidents may be linked to an act of sabotage, although the exact motives remain unclear.
Regarding the situation on site, officials have confirmed that there is no further danger to the surrounding area and that a bomb disposal team has been promptly deployed to secure the situation.
According to reports from several news outlets, including Deutsche Welle and ANSA, there is material damage to a power line, but no injuries have been reported.
Police confirm that there are no further risks and that the situation is under control. Authorities have indicated that they will continue to investigate the matter and may release more information as it becomes available.
This incident comes at a time when there is heightened attention on the safety of energy infrastructure in Germany, especially given recent developments regarding energy supply and security.