On the morning of Tuesday, September 1, 2026, an attack targeted a substation near the Jänschwalde coal power plant in southern Brandenburg, Germany. The attack involved more than a dozen rocket-like projectiles with propellant units positioned under the power lines near the Turnow-Preilack substation close to the border with Saxony. One of these projectiles succeeded in creating a conductive connection to the ground via a high-voltage cable, causing short circuits and a temporary power outage. The devices were not standard fireworks but technically sophisticated, indicating advanced technical knowledge in their construction and installation. Brandenburg's Interior Minister Jan Redmann stated they were 'damn lucky' that only one projectile hit its target. Police investigations have been launched under terrorism suspicions, including charges of disruption of public utilities, detonation of explosives, destruction of essential equipment, and formation of a terrorist organization. The police have no confirmed suspects or indications that a foreign power is involved, and no claims of responsibility have been made. Authorities suspect the perpetrators spent several days on site preparing the attack. The crime method diverges from prior attacks linked to left-wing extremist groups, and the investigation remains open in all directions.

On the morning of Tuesday, September 1, 2026, an attack targeted a substation near the Jänschwalde coal power plant in southern Brandenburg, Germany. The attack involved more than a dozen rocket-like projectiles with propellant units positioned under the power lines near the Turnow-Preilack substation close to the border with Saxony. One of these projectiles succeeded in creating a conductive connection to the ground via a high-voltage cable, causing short circuits and a temporary power outage. The devices were not standard fireworks but technically sophisticated, indicating advanced technical knowledge in their construction and installation. Brandenburg's Interior Minister Jan Redmann stated they were 'damn lucky' that only one projectile hit its target. Police investigations have been launched under terrorism suspicions, including charges of disruption of public utilities, detonation of explosives, destruction of essential equipment, and formation of a terrorist organization. The police have no confirmed suspects or indications that a foreign power is involved, and no claims of responsibility have been made. Authorities suspect the perpetrators spent several days on site preparing the attack. The crime method diverges from prior attacks linked to left-wing extremist groups, and the investigation remains open in all directions.