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Police in Brandenburg, Germany, have discovered explosive devices at a substation in Turnow-Preilack, near the Jänschwalde power plant. According to dpa information, the devices are rockets equipped with explosives. Police stated that possible property damage to a line had been detected, defusing experts are on site, and there is currently no danger to the public. The 'Märkische Allgemeine' newspaper first reported on the explosive-laden rockets. The substation is a critical piece of energy infrastructure, and the discovery suggests an attempted attack. Authorities are working to defuse the devices and investigate the incident.
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View of the power plant blocks at the Jänschwalde power plant. Source: Frank Hammerschmidt/dpa
Police have discovered explosive devices at a substation in Brandenburg. The devices, described as rockets equipped with explosives, are currently being defused.
Key Details
- Location: Substation in Turnow-Preilack, Brandenburg, near the Jänschwalde power plant.
- Discovery: Explosive-laden rockets were found, according to dpa information.
- Police statement: Possible property damage to a line was detected; defusing experts are on site; no danger to the public.
- Media report: The "Märkische Allgemeine" previously reported on the explosive-laden rockets.
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Explosive devices found at Brandenburg substation in attempted attack on German power grid