Who are the Volcano Group, mystery saboteurs behind a five-day Berlin blackout?
A recent five-day blackout in Berlin has raised questions about the identity of the perpetrators, known as the Volcano Group. The incident, which was the city's longest power cut since World War II, affected thousands of homes and hospitals. Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the saboteurs are eco-terrorists, far-right agents, or foreign proxies.
- ▪The blackout was caused by the deliberate burning of five high-voltage cables.
- ▪Approximately 45,000 homes and several hospitals lost power due to the incident.
- ▪The attack led to significant operational challenges for hospitals, including the need for patient evacuations.
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An aerial view of the city’s Zehlendorf district during the blackout. Photograph: Christian Ender/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAn aerial view of the city’s Zehlendorf district during the blackout. Photograph: Christian Ender/Getty ImagesEnvironmental activism‘Turn off the juice of the rulers!’ Who are the Volcano Group, mystery saboteurs behind a five-day Berlin blackout? Earlier this year, the city was hit by its longest power cut since the second world war. But were those responsible eco-terrorists, agents of the far-right, or even Russian proxies?Ben KnightSat 23 May 2026 06.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSebastian Brandt, chief technician of the Immanuel hospital in the leafy, affluent Wannsee district of Berlin, guessed something was wrong as soon as he opened the…
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