Overview
- Residents were jolted awake around 3:30 a.m. by a powerful explosion at the Friedrich-Engels-Straße branch southwest of Potsdam.
- Police say an explosive device was attached to the ATM’s cash dispenser, destroying the machine and leaving the bank building at risk of collapse.
- Debris littered the street and reached the parking area of a nearby discount market, prompting a full closure of the road until about 7 a.m.
- A broad search is underway for the fleeing suspects, with additional police units assisting and state forensic teams securing evidence at the site.
- The damage is substantial and is initially assessed in the six‑figure range, with precise loss figures still pending.