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Woidke convicted of alleged attack near power station
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Woidke convicted of alleged attack near power station

On September 1, 2026, police discovered explosive devices at a substation near the Jänschwalde power plant in Brandenburg. The incident was described by Minister President Dietmar Woidke of the SPD as an attempted attack, which he condemned strongly. He emphasized the need to protect critical infrastructure due to the increasing frequency of such incidents. According to police reports, there were signs of potential damage to a cable, leading to a technical failure, though no injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating whether there is a connection between the sabotage and the technical issues.

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Woidke convicted of alleged attack near power station

On September 1, 2026, police discovered explosive devices at a substation near the Jänschwalde power plant in Brandenburg. The incident was described by Minister President Dietmar Woidke of the SPD as an attempted attack, which he condemned strongly. He emphasized the need to protect critical infrastructure due to the increasing frequency of such incidents. According to police reports, there were signs of potential damage to a cable, leading to a technical failure, though no injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating whether there is a connection between the sabotage and the technical issues.

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