Germany: Second arson attack on rail line in two days

In August 2025, “Kommando Angry Birds,” a left-wing extremist group, claimed two arson attacks on a Düsseldorf-Duisburg rail line, targeting signaling cables. “Many things would work infinitely better without the industrial system,” their statement read, posted on Indymedia. The attacks disrupted ICE routes to Berlin and Frankfurt, causing delays and rerouting.

Police confirmed the use of similar incendiary devices, including a suspected “ice block timer” detonator, known to the group for a year. State security deems the claims authentic, warning of rising left-wing radicalization. “We have to expect further attacks,” a state advocate said, citing threats to infrastructure and businesses.