Physical Attacks on Power Substations in Multiple States--Report [View all]

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Newsweek, 12/7/22

There have been physical attacks on power substations in multiple states in recent months, according to a new report.

. . . Now NewsNation has reported that a memo from federal law enforcement revealed similar attacks have taken place in other states.

"Power companies in Oregon and Washington have reported physical attacks on substations using hand tools, arson, firearms and metal chains possibly in response to an online call for attacks on critical infrastructure," the memo says in part.

"In recent attacks, criminal actors bypassed security by cutting the fence links, lighting nearby fires, shooting equipment from a distance or throwing objects over the fence and onto equipment."

. . . skipping a lot of specifics about attacks in several other states . . .

[One loon example -Progree] In February, three men pleaded guilty to planning to recruit followers to attack substations with powerful rifles.

"The defendants believed their plan would cost the government millions of dollars and cause unrest for Americans in the region," the Department of Justice said in a news release. "They had conversations about how the possibility of the power being out for many months could cause war, even a race war, and induce the next Great Depression."

. . . MORE: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/physical-attacks-on-power-substations-in-multiple-states-report/ar-AA150rAD?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=b813d600d3294428b14df88b590d73bc

Crossposted to Mahatmakanejeeves' Electric Power Utility Substation Sabotage Megathread
https://www.democraticunderground.com/111694722