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German NATO troops were attacked in the Netherlands

UA.NEWS 13 May 2026 15:20
German NATO troops were attacked in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, unknown assailants attacked two German soldiers serving with the NATO command in Brunsum. The soldiers sustained minor injuries following a verbal and physical altercation. The incident is already being investigated by military police and law enforcement officials. This was reported by Welt.

 

In the Dutch city of Brunsum, two German soldiers working as part of the NATO command were attacked. According to preliminary reports, the incident involved both verbal and physical altercations, resulting in minor injuries to the soldiers.

The German Ministry of Defense confirmed the incident and noted that the soldiers did not suffer serious injuries and are in satisfactory condition. The case has been classified as a “security-related incident,” and the attackers’ motives are currently being determined. “Both were verbally and physically assaulted,” a representative of the German Defense Ministry in Berlin said.

The Dutch military police have also been brought in to assist with the investigation, examining all circumstances of the incident, including possible motives for the attack. In particular, investigators are looking into reports that the attackers may have shouted anti-NATO slogans and were wearing masks.

The NATO command in Brunssum is one of the Alliance’s key operational headquarters, responsible for planning the defense of Central Europe—from the Atlantic to NATO’s eastern borders. The incident drew attention due to the location of the attack and the status of the affected military personnel.

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