A police spokesperson mentioned that they were investigating the incident for property damage that endangers the common good. The police cordoned off a large area around the Berlin landmark, as reported by a dpa correspondent.
The group "Last Generation" claimed responsibility for the action and stated that they used prepared fire extinguishers for the act.
At the same time as the action, paint was spilled on Pariser Platz in front of the Gate. Some people reportedly walked through it, leaving "glowing footprints" on the square, according to the activists.
