Explosions Target ATMs in Gera and Mering, Causing Significant Damage

Unidentified suspects used explosives to destroy cash machines in two German towns, prompting police investigations and structural assessments.

Two separate ATM explosions occurred in Gera and Mering, Germany, causing extensive property damage in both locations.
In Gera, the explosion damaged a nearby room and raised concerns about the structural integrity of the shopping center where the ATM was located.
The incident in Mering, involving a Sparda Bank ATM, resulted in damages estimated between €100,000 and €300,000, with the perpetrators using excessive amounts of explosives.
Authorities in both cases have not identified suspects or confirmed the amount of money stolen, and investigations are ongoing.
The Bavarian State Criminal Police Office is leading the inquiry in Mering, urging witnesses to provide information about suspicious activity or vehicles near the crime scenes.