Berlin Power Outage: Left-wing Group Claims Responsibility

A far-left activist group in Germany, known as the Vulkangruppe (Volcano Group), has claimed responsibility for a suspected arson attack on a power plant in south-west Berlin, leaving tens of thousands of homes, hospitals, and businesses without electricity in freezing temperatures. The group stated that the attack was an 'act of self-defence' and solidarity with environmental protectors, targeting the fossil fuel economy rather than the power supply directly. The incident resulted in around 45,000 households and 2,200 businesses losing power, with some hospitals and care facilities receiving emergency generators. Berlin's mayor condemned the attack, accusing the perpetrators of endangering lives. The power outage is expected to be fully resolved by Thursday, with some schools remaining closed due to the disruption.

A left-wing extremist group known as Vulkangruppe claimed responsibility for an arson attack on critical electricity infrastructure in southwest Berlin, leaving tens of thousands of residents without power in the dead of winter. Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner condemned the attack as an act of terrorism that endangered lives. The attack cut power to nearly 50,000 homes and businesses, and disrupted hospitals, care homes, and commuter rail services. The group's statement framed the attack as a protest against fossil fuel energy use and the growing power demand created by AI data centers. Authorities warned that such attacks expose vulnerabilities in urban infrastructure and intensified calls for stronger protection of power grids.

Around 35,000 homes in Berlin, Germany are without power after left-wing extremists allegedly attacked high-voltage power lines on Saturday, causing a fire that damaged the power infrastructure. The power outage has affected several districts in southwest Berlin, including Nikolassee, Zehlendorf, Wannsee, and Lichterfelde, and has also impacted heating and internet services. Authorities have opened community centers and converted sports halls into emergency accommodation for those affected. Berlin's mayor, Kai Wegner, has condemned the attack, stating that it was 'unacceptable' and endangered human lives. The incident is being investigated as a possible act of arson, and officials have compared it to a similar power outage in southeast Berlin last September.