Munich arson attack targets defense firms Rohde & Schwarz and Helsing

Rohde & Schwarz incendiary attack Munich defense industry hybrid warfare

German authorities are investigating a suspected arson attack in Munich that targeted a construction site near the headquarters of defense technology companies Rohde & Schwarz and Helsing. The incident, which occurred around midnight, involved the throwing of incendiary devices, including Molotov cocktails, from a moving vehicle. While one device ignited a construction container, causing minor material damage, no injuries were reported, and Rohde & Schwarz confirmed its premises were not directly hit.

Bavarian police have arrested two Bulgarian nationals, a 28-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, at a nearby gas station. A third Bulgarian man was also detained in a separate operation in Unterhaching, though authorities stated he is not currently considered a direct perpetrator.

Investigators are treating the incident as a potentially politically motivated attack. Officials are exploring various theories, including domestic left-wing extremism and potential hybrid warfare or sabotage linked to foreign intelligence services, specifically Russia, following recent drone-related incidents in Germany. The investigation is being handled by the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office and the State Office for the Protection of the Constitution.

Entities

Bavaria · Bavarian Criminal Investigation Office · Bavarian Police · Feldkirch Public Prosecutor's Office · Fürth · Helsing · Lustenau · Munich · Nuremberg · Nuremberg Traffic Police Inspection · Rohde & Schwarz · Vorarlberg Police

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[● 5 SOURCES] The attack targeted sites near defense companies Rohde & Schwarz and Helsing. www.oslobodjenje.ba · www.larazon.es · www.infokuryr.cz · netnews.bg · safenews.bg
[● 12 SOURCES] Two Bulgarian citizens, a 28-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were arrested near a gas station. zahranicni.hn.cz · koktejl.azet.sk · viaranews.com · www.delo.si · www.oslobodjenje.ba · +7 more
[● 12 SOURCES] Police are investigating the incident as a potential politically motivated attack. zahranicni.hn.cz · koktejl.azet.sk · viaranews.com · www.delo.si · www.oslobodjenje.ba · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] No injuries were reported following the incident. zahranicni.hn.cz · koktejl.azet.sk · www.delo.si · www.oslobodjenje.ba · 24.hu · +5 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The suspects threw incendiary devices from a moving vehicle toward a construction site. zahranicni.hn.cz · koktejl.azet.sk · www.infokuryr.cz · safenews.bg · viaranews.com · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Rohde & Schwarz confirmed that its premises were not directly hit by the incendiary devices. zahranicni.hn.cz · koktejl.azet.sk · www.delo.si · www.infokuryr.cz · www.hlavnespravy.sk