Germany: Explosive Device Used in ATM Attack
On 31 December 2023, at approximately 0500 hours local time, unidentified suspects used explosive devices to attack ATMs at a bank located in Bundenthal, Südwestpfalz, before fleeing the scene. It is unclear if any money was stolen. Witnesses reported hearing the explosion, which destroyed the ATMs and the building housing them and ignited a fire, which fire crews extinguished. No injuries were reported. Local explosives experts responded to assist and conducted a post-blast analysis of the scene. No additional devices were discovered, and no device-related details have been released.