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.
Several German states have witnessed dangerous incidents in a short period of time. Some of these incidents are suspected of being the work of a "foreign power." Germany is facing a difficult test just before crucial elections, which could see the pro-Russian AfD seize power in the eastern federal state.
Babiš warns of serious security incidents in Germany, citing thwarted drone attacks and the Augsburg explosion. He promises closer cooperation with Berlin.
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