Cable Sabotage Leaves Southwest Berlin Facing Extended Power OutagesThousands of residents in the southwest districts of Berlin are enduring another day without electricity following a targeted arson attack on critical power infrastructure. Emergency services, including police, fire departments, and humanitarian organizations, are providing assistance where possible. According to Stromnetz Berlin, the city's power grid operator, the damage to the network is extensive and repairs are proving to be complex. The incident originated from an arson attack on power cables located on a bridge crossing the Teltow Canal, which supplies the Lichterfelde power plant. Authorities are urging residents to remain patient and follow guidance from emergency services as efforts to restore power continue over the coming days.

Source: The Munich Eye January 05, 2026 08:45 UTC