Two men were arrested in Hamburg on suspicion of attempting to sabotage German naval ships at a shipyard berth, with investigators also examining possible links to Greece and Romania.

The probe also accuses them of damaging fresh water lines, removing fuel tank caps, and disabling critical onboard electrical safeguards that could have prevented deployment on time.

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Parliament approved new legislation to bolster protection of critical infrastructure against sabotage, accidents, and extremist activity in response to rising threats.

Authorities have not disclosed potential clients or orders behind the attacks; investigations are ongoing and evidence is being evaluated.

Investigators are examining possible involvement beyond the two suspects, with no further details released pending inquiries.

The reporting places these findings in a wider context of attacks on warships in Germany, citing coverage from WDR, NDR, and Süddeutsche Zeitung.

Germany has recently enacted stronger protections for critical infrastructure, intensifying security measures amid concerns about sabotage and espionage.

The case unfolds amid heightened European security concerns about Russian-linked sabotage, with broader resilience measures discussed at the NATO level and a January law aimed at strengthening critical infrastructure resilience.

Allegations state the suspects sabotaged multiple corvettes in 2025 by pouring over 20 kilograms of abrasive material into engines, among other disruptive acts.

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Police and Germany’s defence ministry offered no immediate comment, and officials noted there is no established link to Russia in the current briefing.