Explosive packages in Europe linked to bigger plot targeting US flights
European security services uncovered explosive-parcels scheme in logistics centers this summer. Investigation shows test-run nature of attacks targeting cargo routes to North America
Security officials discovered that package explosions at european depots were just a beginning of a larger scheme. The incidents which happened last summer at DHL facilities in Birmingham and Leipzig plus another location near Warsaw showed signs of careful planning
Multiple european countries worked together to stop what seemed like a test-run. Polish authorities caught four people (who were sending dangerous packages to EU countries and Britain) while planning to expand their operation towards US and Canada: the goal was hitting cargo flights mid-air
This is part of unconventional kinetic operations against NATO countries that are being undertaken by the Russian military intelligence
The investigation revealed that suspicious parcels came through Lithuania. Nida Grunskiene Lithuanian prosecutor-general told that some suspects are in custody but didnt share exact numbers because of on-going investigation. Security services found links to russias GRU - military intelligence group thats known for causing trouble in Europe
- DHL depot explosion in Birmingham UK
- Similar incident in Leipzig Germany
- Fire at courier facility near Warsaw
- Multiple arrests across several countries
Polish government took action and closed russian consulate in Poznan due to suspected sabotage activities. Ken McCallum MI5 chief pointed out last month that GRU keeps trying to create chaos across Britain and Europe - this fits their pattern of behavior
