Sabotage suspected: Power cables of wind park damaged

Authorities are investigating suspected sabotage targeting the power supply cables of a new wind park in Oberkirch, Germany. Unknown perpetrators are believed to have damaged the cable network, which spans approximately ten kilometers from the Oberkirch substation to the wind park, between two to three months ago. At the time of the damage, the cables were reportedly not yet buried underground.

A police spokesperson stated that the damaged cables must now be located, excavated, and replaced. Law enforcement is actively investigating the incident and appealing to the public for any information or potential witnesses. The city utilities involved in the wind park project have characterized the damage as deliberate sabotage.

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The perpetrators, who are currently unknown, are accepting not only material damage but also significant risks for the employees of the installation company.

"The perpetrators, who are currently unknown, are accepting not only material damage but also significant risks for the employees of the installation company," the wind park company said in a statement. The company strongly condemned the actions, calling this form of protest "completely unacceptable." The damage is also expected to cause considerable inconvenience to local residents, commuters, and tourists due to the extensive repair work required on the roads. Despite the sabotage, the development of the wind park is proceeding as planned.

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From the perspective of the wind park company, this form of project protest is completely unacceptable.