Berlin Blackout Highlights Vulnerability to Infrastructure Attacks

Berlin Blackout Highlights Vulnerability to Infrastructure Attacks

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Around 27,000 homes in Berlin have been without power for four days following an arson attack that caused a significant blackout. The frozen ground is complicating repair efforts, forcing many residents into emergency shelters or hotels for warmth. This incident marks the second major blackout in Germany since September, revealing weaknesses in the country's infrastructure.