Sabotage in Hamburg: Warships Under Threat

Two workers were arrested for allegedly sabotaging German warships in Hamburg, 2025. Accused of pouring steel pellets into engines and tampering with systems, their actions were caught before severe damage occurred. Investigations continued across Germany, Romania, and Greece, with no immediate political or military comments.

In a shocking development, two individuals have been apprehended for allegedly sabotaging German warships docked at the Hamburg harbor, as reported by German tabloid Bild. The suspects, a 37-year-old Romanian and a 54-year-old Greek, reportedly committed acts of sabotage by pouring steel pellets into an engine block and disabling several on-board systems.

The tampering was discovered during routine checks before the corvette 'Emden' was to set sail for Kiel. Prosecutors warned that significant damage could have ensued if the sabotage had gone unnoticed. Searches were conducted across residences in Germany, Romania, and Greece as part of the ongoing investigation.

The incident has not been connected to Russia, contrary to earlier concerns about sabotage linked to Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The Kremlin continues to deny allegations of such activities.

(With inputs from agencies.)