At least six German military trucks were destroyed in a suspected arson attack at a Bundeswehr facility, in what appears to be a russian sabotage operation on NATO soil, united24media reported, citing a pro-russian Telegram channel.
The footage shared by the channel shows multiple Rheinmetall MAN military trucks engulfed in flames. The authors claimed that the vehicles belonged to the Ukrainian Armed Forces and were supposedly sent to Erfurt for repairs—a claim easily disproven by the visible Bundeswehr markings and German license plates on the trucks.
All of the vehicles bore the distinctive iron cross insignia of the German military and standard-issue German plates, confirming that they were Bundeswehr assets, not Ukrainian. Based on the truck variants visible in the footage, analysts believe the vehicles likely belonged to the Bundeswehr’s Strategic Logistics Command, headquartered in Erfurt, which oversees the coordination of transport, supply, and logistical training.
The trucks should have been secured within a military zone, meaning the attack not only caused significant material damage but also likely involved an unauthorized breach of a German military installation – a serious security violation that points to foreign intelligence involvement.
The pro-russian channel claimed the operation was carried out by “our people” and celebrated the destruction of equipment allegedly bound for Ukraine. However, the reality indicates a direct attack on German property and military readiness.
