Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Amazon, Telekom Vehicles Set Ablaze in Berlin, Police Probe Arson
In Berlin, Germany, someone set fire to many delivery and telecommunication vehicles belonging to Amazon and Deutsche Telekom.
The police are looking into whether it was done on purpose for political reasons, like an attack.
A group said they did it, and they don't like the companies using their new offices in Berlin.
Luckily, nobody got hurt.
The police are now trying to figure out who did it and why.
Dozens of commercial vehicles belonging to Amazon and Deutsche Telekom were set on fire in Berlin.
Berlin police are investigating the incidents as potentially politically motivated arson attacks.
A far-left anti-war group claimed responsibility, linking the attacks to Amazon's new Berlin offices and technology use.
Amazon condemned the act; Deutsche Telekom declined to comment on the investigation.
No injuries were reported.
- Who
- Unknown perpetrators; a far-left anti-war group claimed responsibility.
- What
- Arson attacks on Amazon and Deutsche Telekom vehicles.
- When
- Early hours of Tuesday.
- Where
- Berlin, Germany.
- Why
- The group claims the attacks are related to Amazon's new offices and the military use of technologies developed by both companies.
Accusation
Response
Motives
Accusation
Far-left anti-war group: They claim the attacks are related to Amazon's new offices and the military use of technologies developed by both companies.
Response
Amazon: Condemns the act. Deutsche Telekom: Unable to comment pending investigation.
- Companies Affected
- Amazon, Deutsche Telekom
- Number of Vehicles
- Multiple (17 from Telekom and 18 delivery vehicles)
- Investigation
- Politically motivated arson attacks
- Claims of Responsibility
- Far-left anti-war group
- Injuries
- None reported