Brand attack on Bundeswehr truck in Erfurt: Russian suspicion of sabotage!

Brand attack on Bundeswehr truck in Erfurt: Russian suspicion of sabotage!

in Erfurt, Thuringia, an arson attack on six trucks of the Bundeswehr called the police on the scene. The incident that took place on Sunday night could be in connection with a possible Russian sabotage act. A fire completely destroyed five of the vehicles, while another truck was only slightly damaged. The affected trucks were part of a troop battalion that was for repair at the company. This has moved the minds in the region and beyond, as the FAZ

Surprisingly, a video and several photos were published on a Russian telegram channel shortly after the incident. These pictures show the trucks undamaged first and then in flames. In a text for one of the photos it is claimed that the vehicles have been "unnecessary" for the Ukrainian armed forces and therefore burned down. A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Defense rejected this information as wrong. "This is anything but a playful attack," said the responsible authority. The State Criminal Police Office of Thuringia has targeted the authenticity of the video and the background of the incident.

repetition of incidents

This event is not the first attack on Bundeswehr vehicles in this place; As early as June 2022, a similar incident was registered in which six military vehicles were damaged. At that time, however, there was no sufficient evidence for an indictment against the three suspects. In the current case, too, there is no self -assessment letter, which does not make the investigation easier. Historically, such acts were mostly committed by left -wing extremist groups. But this time the circumstances seem more complex, as the ZDF

In addition to the events in Erfurt, there is another recent arson attack that was committed in Soltau two weeks ago. There, six Bundeswehr vehicles were set on fire, and the group "Agenda 2029" took over responsibility. The connection of these incidents with possible sabotage operations is further examined. Security authorities have already issued earlier warnings of fire rates in air freight packages, which indicates that there could be a new sabotage statement in Germany.

a network of saboteurs?

Another aspect that makes the situation complicated is the possibility that such sabotage files could be related to Russian secret services. The Tagesschau that the German security authorities asked for increased vigilance two weeks ago. This does not make the investigation easier because Russian secret services may try to deny attacks so as not to get into focus. The Nazi support points in Germany, including those in Geilenkirchen, were partially evacuated due to indications of potential sabotage attacks.