Terror suspicions after Berlin power outage

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Thousands of households and businesses have been affected by the extensive power outage that is still ongoing. The picture is from last Saturday when it began. Photo: Michael Kappeler/AP/TT

Federal prosecutors in Germany are accusing the perpetrators behind the extensive power outage in Berlin on Saturday of being members of a terrorist organization.

They are also accused of arson, unconstitutional sabotage and disruption of public services, German media report.

A left-wing extremist group has claimed responsibility for the arson attack on cable lines in the city that left 45,000 households and 2,200 businesses without power. Around 25,500 households and 1,200 businesses have still not had their electricity restored, Die Zeit reports.

On Thursday, authorities expect power to be restored to all affected customers.