PM Babiš: Recent Incidents in Germany Show Seriousness of Security
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On Wednesday, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO) described the latest incidents in Germany as serious. They concern possible terrorism and sabotage supported by Russia. Babiš wants to discuss further strengthening security with European partners. According to him, the incidents cannot be taken lightly.
How vulnerable is Germany's electricity supply? After the attacks on substations in Brandenburg and NRW, explosives expert Wolfgang Spyra explains how the perpetrators might have acted and why such attacks are technically comparatively simple.
Investigators examine a possible connection between the incidents in Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia. In both cases, they assume targeted attacks.
The German electricity grid comprises 35,000 kilometres of high-voltage lines and millions of kilometres of distribution grids. Substations connect voltage levels and are important nodes whose failure can lead to power failures.
Babiš warns of serious security incidents in Germany, citing thwarted drone attacks and the Augsburg explosion. He promises closer cooperation with Berlin.
Two incidents involving electrical distribution systems in western and eastern Germany are investigated as possible sabotage, while one of them was also analysed for possible links to terrorism, authorities reported on Wednesday.
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