Germany investigates possible unauthorized entry and sabotage at a military barracks

German military base investigates attempted water contamination

German authorities are investigating possible sabotage at a military base after an apparent attempt was made to contaminate drinking water at the Bundeswehr base in Cologne-Wahn. On Wednesday, Aug. 14, a guard at the base discovered a hole in the fence near the water processing plant, prompting a search of the premises. No trespassers were found. As a precaution, soldiers and civilians at the base were instructed not to drink the tap water, and…

Germany investigates possible sabotage of water supply at military base

A German military base next to Cologne airport was temporarily sealed off on Wednesday (14 August) and soldiers there were told not to drink tap water as authorities investigated possible sabotage, the military's Territorial Command said.

Germany suspects Russia tried to sabotage water system at military base

An official said a hole was cut in the fence around the base in Cologne-Wahn, where a warning system indicated ‘abnormal values’ in water quality.

German Army Barracks Sealed Off Amid Sabotage Investigation

A military barracks in Germany has been sealed off as investigators examine reports of unauthorized entry and possible sabotage of the water supply. Germany’s defense ministry said the Wahn barracks outside the western city of Cologne had been locked down Wednesday. Speaking outside the barracks, military spokesman Ulrich Fonrobert said it had been closed off after an incident on Tuesday night. Fonrobert said the Bundeswehr, the German armed for…