45,000 homes in Berlin without power after politically motivated attack by 'left-wing extremists'

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45,000 homes in Berlin without power after politically motivated attack by 'left-wing extremists'  A suspected arson attack has caused a widespread power cut in Berlin since Saturday. Authorities said on Sunday that it was a result of a politically motivated attack by “left-wing extremists".  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/04/45000-homes-in-berlin-without-power-after-politically-motivated-attack-by-left-wing-extrem  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00Around 45,000 households were left without electricity in southwest Berlin after high-voltage power lines were damaged by a fire,

00:11which authorities have described as a politically motivated attack by far-left extremists.

00:18With power restored in some areas, around 35,000 households will remain affected until Thursday.

00:26Authorities have said, as poor weather conditions continue to hamper repair operations.

00:32Police patrols were heavy and the military has set up shelters for those whose homes are already too cold to stay in.

00:40Last September, an attack on an electricity pylon in Berlin left around 50,000 homes without power, taking around 60 hours to be restored.

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