“Left-wing extremists” claiming responsibility for the attack say it was linked to Rheinmetall’s deliveries to Kiev, local media have reported
Armin Papperger, the CEO of one of Germany’s leading arms manufacturers, has had his summer house burned down by arsonists. “Left-wing extremists” claiming responsibility for the attack linked it to Rheinmetall’s weapons deliveries to Ukraine, local media have reported.
Since the start of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia in February 2022, Rheinmetall has provided Kiev with military hardware including Leopard-type tanks. Last month, the German government placed an order with the manufacturer for an additional 20 Marder infantry fighting vehicles for the Ukrainian military.
The apparent arson attack took place in the early hours of Monday morning in the village of Hermannsburg in Lower Saxony.
A message purportedly by the perpetrators was posted four hours after the attack on the Indymedia platform, according to German media, who said the platform is favored by left-wing extremists. The authors of the message claimed that the arms manufacturer was hoarding various types of tanks “that can now be sold to Ukraine along with munitions at a hefty profit.” The anonymous statement added that “Rheinmetall plans, produces and murders, not only domestically.”
According to media reports, which cited local authorities, the alleged arson attack did not endanger human life. Police have launched an investigation and are checking the authenticity of the message by the supposed perpetrators.
Back in 2020, left-wing protesters staged a protest outside Papperger’s property, denouncing Rheinmetall’s business.
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