The far-left Vulkan Gruppe says in a statement that targeting the fossil fuel economy, not cutting power, was the goal.
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The Vulkangruppe (Volcano Group) said in a statement that the fossil fuel economy, not cutting power, was the target of the action.
It will take until Thursday to reconnect power for all customers, with some schools due to be closed at the start of this week.
Early on Saturday, several cables on a bridge were spotted burning near a power plant in south-west Berlin. The