Wegner 'infinitely grateful' for power supply - Berlin restores power after sabotage attack ahead of schedule
Berlin has restored full power supply ahead of schedule after a sabotage attack on a cable bridge left nearly 30,000 households without electricity. Governing Mayor Kai Wegner praised the rapid response of emergency teams, who completed repairs a day and a half earlier than expected. The city now turns its attention to preventing future disruptions.
The blackout began on or around January 6, 2026, when saboteurs targeted a key cable bridge in southwest Berlin. The attack disrupted electricity for thousands, prompting an immediate response from crisis task forces. These teams, including aid organisations, police, firefighters, Stromnetz Berlin, civil engineers, volunteers, the Bundeswehr, and federal police, worked around the clock to restore power.
Wegner expressed relief and gratitude for their efforts. He noted that the crisis task forces performed effectively, allowing the city to recover faster than anticipated. Despite the progress, the mayor announced plans to keep the task force active to monitor stability and prevent further outages.
Looking ahead, Wegner stressed the need to strengthen critical infrastructure. He called for improvements in crisis and disaster management systems to better protect essential services. Lessons from this incident will shape future safeguards, ensuring Berlin is more resilient against similar threats.
The city’s immediate priority is maintaining a stable power supply while implementing temporary fixes. Long-term plans include reinforcing infrastructure and refining emergency protocols. Authorities aim to prevent extended disruptions in any future incidents.
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