The day was dominated by the sabotage attack on the RWE power substation in Bergheim near Cologne, with police confirming a deliberate act and NRW Interior Minister Reul speaking of 'verfassungsfeindlicher Sabotage'. The incident, discovered in the early morning, led to the shutdown of power plant blocks and raised fears of a broader campaign against critical infrastructure, following the previous day's explosive device find in Brandenburg. Concurrently, the aftermath of the Leipzig drone attack continued, with suspects identified and Moscow issuing threats, including Medvedev's claim that Germany 'deserves a direct hit'. The Saxony-Anhalt election campaign intensified on its final day, with AfD's Siegmund facing attacks and questions about his ability to govern. Other stories included VW's plan to close four plants and the BSW's fragmentation in Thuringia.