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A left-wing extremist group claimed responsibility for an arson attack on Berlin's power infrastructure, causing a major blackout that affected tens of thousands, with authorities labeling it an act of terrorism that endangers lives and highlights vulnerabilities in urban infrastructure.
A suspected arson attack by left-wing extremists, Vulkangruppe, caused a major power outage in Berlin, affecting around 45,000 households and 2,200 businesses, with power restoration expected by Thursday amid cold weather. The attack targeted infrastructure linked to the fossil fuel industry and was part of a series of similar incidents in Berlin over recent months.
The house of Brandenburg's antisemitism commissioner, Andreas Büttner, was targeted in a suspected arson attack, with police finding an anti-constitutional symbol related to Hamas near his home. Büttner, who has previously been targeted, remains resilient despite the attack, which is part of a recent surge in antisemitic crimes in Germany amid the Gaza conflict. German officials expressed solidarity and condemned the attack.
A far-left activist group in Germany, Vulkangruppe, claimed responsibility for an arson attack on a power plant in Berlin, causing a power outage that affected tens of thousands of homes, hospitals, and businesses, with the group citing opposition to the fossil fuel economy and claiming the act as self-defense and environmental solidarity.
The IDF detained Israeli settlers involved in an arson attack in the West Bank that injured four Palestinians and targeted property including vehicles, a factory, and agricultural land, prompting military and police investigations and condemnation from President Herzog.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk visited the Giga Berlin factory in Germany as production resumed following an arson attack that caused a week-long shutdown. Musk celebrated the facility coming back online and addressed employees, expressing gratitude for their hard work. The arson attack, claimed by a far-left activist group, disrupted Tesla's production goals and incurred significant damages. Musk criticized the attackers as "extremely dumb" and emphasized the importance of electric vehicle production for environmental goals.
Elon Musk and his son visited the Tesla plant in Berlin after a suspected arson attack caused a power outage for nearly a week. Despite the incident, Musk expressed his determination to proceed with the plant's expansion plans.
Elon Musk visited Tesla Giga Berlin after an arson attack and power outage, addressing employees and expressing support despite recent challenges. The visit comes after a vote against Tesla's expansion plans and ongoing opposition from some local residents and environmentalists. Musk's visit aimed to show solidarity with Giga Berlin and its employees, following the recent arson attack and production halt.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is reportedly set to visit Giga Berlin-Brandenburg this week, where he will meet with officials including Brandenburg Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke and Economics Minister Jörg Steinbach. The visit comes after an alleged arson attack forced the facility to shut down its Model Y production, claimed by the "Vulcan Group," which is strongly anti-Tesla. Musk strongly criticized the group behind the attack, calling them "the dumbest eco-terrorists on Earth" and emphasizing the importance of electric vehicle production for environmental goals.
Tesla's Berlin factory has resumed production after an arson attack caused a week-long closure and power outage. Far-left activists claimed responsibility for the attack, which disrupted the supply to the plant. The outage could result in a significant financial impact for Tesla, with analysts warning of potential hits to first-quarter earnings. The company's stock has dropped since the incident. Despite setbacks, Tesla aims to increase the factory's production capacity to 1 million electric vehicles a year, making it Europe's largest car plant.
Elon Musk is set to visit Tesla's gigafactory in Germany following an arson attack on a nearby power pylon that left the factory without electricity and halted production. Power has been restored to the factory after an outage that started on March 5. Musk will meet with local officials during his visit, and activists from the far-left Vulkangruppe claimed responsibility for the attack on the pylon near Gruenheide.
Tesla Giga Berlin's power outage, caused by an arson attack on a power substation, may be resolved sooner than expected, with power potentially being restored on Monday evening, according to E.DIS' managing director. The arson attack, claimed by a left-wing extremist group, has halted production at the factory, causing significant economic damage. German authorities are investigating the incident, which also affected critical infrastructure in neighboring districts.
Tesla's German plant near Berlin is set to restart operations next week after a power outage halted production due to an arson attack on a nearby power pylon. The attack, claimed by a far-left organization, has left the site's 12,500 employees in limbo and resulted in losses expected to be at least several hundred million euros. The plant, which has faced criticism over its environmental impact, is unable to produce around 6,000 vehicles a week. Germany's federal prosecutors office has taken over the investigation into the arson attack, looking into charges of terrorism and "anti-constitutional sabotage."
Tesla Giga Berlin's production halt, caused by an arson attack on a power substation, is expected to extend into next week due to complicated repairs to the damaged power line, resulting in estimated economic damages in the high nine-figure range and downtime costs of several hundred million euros. The Vulcan Group, a left-wing extremist group, claimed responsibility for the attack, aiming to stop Giga Berlin production, and authorities have confirmed the authenticity of their letter.
The arsonist who attacked Kyoto Animation in 2019, killing 36 people, has been sentenced to death by the Kyoto District Court. The company's president expressed deep respect for the judicial process and ongoing sadness for the loss. The attending physician, who saved the arsonist's life through extensive skin transplants, stated that he has no sympathy for the perpetrator and hopes he feels the weight of his crime. Execution dates in Japan are not publicly announced in advance.