A suspected arson attack on Berlin’s power infrastructure has cut electricity to tens of thousands of people, with a far‑left extremist group claiming responsibility, while German security agencies simultaneously examine whether Russia’s past sabotage plots in Germany point to a wider hybrid‑warfare risk. Network operator Stromnetz Berlin and city officials say repairs are ongoing, with around 10,000 homes quickly reconnected and full restoration expected within several days, as crews also rush to stabilise mobile communications and critical infrastructure. Watch for more.