Berlin Blackout: Four-Day Power Cut Sparks Fury Over Infrastructure Sabotage

An arson attack on critical infrastructure has left parts of Berlin in darkness for days. It is Germany's longest power cut since World War Two. The sabotage has caused public outrage. Citizens are demanding answers about the security of essential systems. One Berlin resident, Silke Peters, was prepared. She bought a crank radio and camping stove after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Her husband called her "a little crazy" at the time. For years, the items went unused. But during the recent blackout, the radio became essential. Its built-in torch and charger provided light and power. The prolonged outage has forced a stark question: How secure is the power grid? Berliners are now waiting for official explanations.