A significant arson attack targeted the power supply infrastructure at the Technology Park Adlershof in southeast Berlin on June 25, 2023. The blaze disrupted electricity supply causing a blackout that affected tens of thousands of residents and businesses. Emergency services including police, fire brigade, and utility workers responded promptly. Authorities are investigating the incident with special attention to a letter of claim from anarchist groups. Amid ongoing power supply issues, critical services such as public transport and schools were impacted. The Berlin police have heightened security measures in the area and stated that full power restoration is likely to take until Thursday evening, indicating a multi-day recovery effort. The attack is considered a deliberate sabotage of critical infrastructure with the objective to cause maximum disruption. Local government officials and aid organizations are mobilizing to assist affected populations during the outage.

A significant arson attack targeted the power supply infrastructure at the Technology Park Adlershof in southeast Berlin on June 25, 2023. The blaze disrupted electricity supply causing a blackout that affected tens of thousands of residents and businesses. Emergency services including police, fire brigade, and utility workers responded promptly. Authorities are investigating the incident with special attention to a letter of claim from anarchist groups. Amid ongoing power supply issues, critical services such as public transport and schools were impacted. The Berlin police have heightened security measures in the area and stated that full power restoration is likely to take until Thursday evening, indicating a multi-day recovery effort. The attack is considered a deliberate sabotage of critical infrastructure with the objective to cause maximum disruption. Local government officials and aid organizations are mobilizing to assist affected populations during the outage.