Two recent attacks on German electrical infrastructure have sparked concerns about sabotage and security across Europe. The first incident took place in Brandenburg, about 100 kilometers from Berlin, where unidentified individuals launched homemade, rocket-like devices toward high-voltage power lines. These devices contained conductive materials designed to create a short circuit. The attacks caused two short circuits, temporarily shutting down part of the nearby Jänschwalde power plant. Several unexploded devices were also found at the site. A second attack occurred near Cologne, in western Germany, where an electrical station was targeted, causing several power units to be temporarily disconnected from the grid. Despite these incidents, the electrical system remained stable, and no major outages affected the public. German authorities have launched an anti-terrorist investigation and are treating both attacks as acts of sabotage. While they are considering various suspects, including left-wing activists or foreign actors, no evidence has yet linked the attacks to Russia. These incidents come amid growing concerns over "hybrid" operations—covert actions combining traditional and digital tactics—that have become more prevalent in Europe. Recently, Germany accused Russia of attempting to sabotage a Ukrainian cargo plane with a drone at Leipzig-Halle airport, though Moscow has denied these claims. Energy infrastructure is particularly vulnerable and vital, as it supports transportation, telecommunications, healthcare, and essential public services. Protecting these systems entirely is extremely challenging, especially as more countries move to disconnect from external power grids and strengthen their own. Lithuania, for instance, has fortified its electrical stations with sandbags, concrete blocks, and anti-drone defenses. This follows the country's decision in 2025 to disconnect its grid from Russian and Belarusian control and instead connect it to the broader European system through Poland. Lithuania has also allocated 150 million euros over five years to improve the resilience of its grid. In France, the electricity transmission network is the largest in Europe, spanning over 106,000 kilometers of high-voltage lines and nearly 2,900 stations. Despite its scale, the system is not fully protected from physical threats. In May 2025, an attack on an electrical pole and station in the Alpes-Maritimes region left 160,000 households without power, disrupting trains, businesses, and even the Cannes Film Festival. As electricity becomes more central to modern economies—powering everything from electric vehicles to data centers—the threat to the grid becomes even more critical. In response, France is preparing a national crisis exercise for 2027 to test its readiness for a potential large-scale blackout. These recent attacks in Germany highlight a new reality: disrupting a country’s infrastructure no longer requires a full-scale assault on a power plant. Even a few homemade devices targeting the right points can cause significant disruption.