German Police Defuse Explosive Devices Targeting Power Grid in Eastern Districts
German police discovered 12 homemade explosive devices near high-voltage power lines in two eastern districts, aiming to cause short circuits. Specialist units defused the devices without damage or power disruption. These incidents follow recent sabotage attempts on Germany's power infrastructure, including attacks on coal-fired plants and substations. Authorities are investigating a 48-year-old suspect who claimed responsibility, citing opposition to the fossil-fuel industry. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt described the case as "climate extremism." Previous attacks earlier this year have heightened security concerns.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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mint broke this story on 5 Sept, 02:34 pm. Other outlets followed.
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