Czech authorities are investigating a fire at a defence facility in the city of Pardubice as a possible act of sabotage, with officials examining whether there could be a Russian connection behind the incident.
The fire broke out at a site operated by LPP Holding, a company involved in producing drone technology used by Ukraine’s military. Police believe the blaze was deliberately set and are treating it as a potential terrorist act, although no injuries were reported.
While an anti Israel activist group has claimed responsibility for the attack, Czech investigators say they are exploring multiple lines of inquiry, including the possibility of Russian involvement due to the company’s role in supplying equipment to Ukraine.
The incident caused damage to production facilities and stored materials, but the company indicated that it does not expect the fire to disrupt planned drone deliveries to Ukraine.
The case has heightened security concerns across Central Europe, with officials warning that defence infrastructure could become an increasing target amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Czech leaders have treated the situation as serious, convening security discussions and coordinating with intelligence services to determine responsibility.
Authorities have not confirmed any direct link to Russia, and Moscow has consistently denied involvement in similar incidents in Europe. Investigations remain ongoing as police work to establish whether the fire was politically motivated sabotage or the act of an independent group.
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