Brand attack on Bundeswehr truck in Erfurt: Connection to Russia?

Brand attack on Bundeswehr truck in Erfurt: Connection to Russia?

Erfurt, Deutschland - in Erfurt there was an arson attack on the Bundeswehr truck on Saturday evening, which not only causes excitement in the city, but also raises more far-reaching questions. As the Zeit , six trucks were on the grounds of Man Truck & Bus Service GmbH. The Infurt public prosecutor's office has called on the scene, which is now also investigating possible connections to Russia.

About a Russian-language telegram channel called "Obsessed by the War", a video of the attack was spread. This shows the beginning of the fire and was apparently recorded by a location inside the workshop area. In the background, the breathing of a person is audible who films the events. The channel claims that the trucks were originally intended for the Ukrainian armed forces and were therefore intentionally set on fire, as well as the MDR analyzed. The authenticity of the video is also currently being examined by the Thuringian State Criminal Police Office.

Investigations and connections

The public prosecutor has already started extensive investigations. It remains unclear whether the destroyed trucks should actually be used for Ukraine, since so far there is no confirmation from the Bundeswehr. The incident in Erfurt is not the first of its kind: As early as June 2022, there was an arson attack on military vehicles. Two weeks ago, six Bundeswehr vehicles also burned in Soltau, Lower Saxony. For this purpose, a letter of confession was published on the left -wing extremist platform IndyMedia, in which a group called Agenda2029 can be seen.

The BKA has pointed out in its recent security reports to an increase in extreme right -wing motivated crimes, which further increases the explosiveness of such incidents. In fact, there are increasing concerns about the security situation in Germany, which are also illuminated by such attacks. Among other things, the latest report deals with the subject of violence motivating extremism and puts the finger on the wounds of our society.

look into the future

In the middle of this tense situation, it is to be hoped that the investigation will bear fruits quickly and that clearer answers to the complex relationships can be found. The nationwide exchange of information on similar incidents is already underway and could contribute to clarification. The information about how the development of crime in Germany works is not only important for security policy, but also for the citizens: inside who want to feel safer in their daily life. It is time for those responsible to take the right measures to prevent such incidents in the future

latest developments on the topic are followed up here. Until then, it is only to be hoped that there will be no further arson attacks in Erfurt and elsewhere.