‘Angry Birds Commando’ Blows Up German Railway in Eco-Protest – Nato’s Military Route Also Blocked by Vipers and Sheep
Environmental activists and wildlife are blocking Nato’s military buildup in Europe, with a left-wing group claiming responsibility for setting incendiary devices on a railway line in Germany while an abandoned border track remains occupied by vipers, sheep, and meditation groups.
A group calling itself the “Angry Birds Commando” has claimed responsibility for placing incendiary devices on a railway line between the German cities of Cologne and Düsseldorf, according to authorities. The group, described as left-wing, said it targeted the railroad to protest industrial technology, which it blames for environmental destruction [193993]. No injuries or major disruptions have been reported, and German police are investigating the incident [193993].
Separately, an abandoned railway on the border between Germany and the Netherlands has become a flashpoint in Europe’s defense buildup. Nato wants to use the line to move troops east, but environmentalists are fighting back. The old railway is home to vipers, birdwatchers, and meditation groups, and sheep graze on the tracks. Critics say Nato’s plan would destroy a unique natural habitat, while supporters argue security needs come first. No decision has been made yet [194653].