Recent incidents in Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and the UK have raised suspicions of Russian sabotage in European countries in retaliation for their support of Ukraine against the Russian invasion. The latest development involves British counter-terrorism police investigating whether Russian spies planted a device on a UK-bound plane that later caught fire at a warehouse in Birmingham. Similar incidents have occurred in other European countries, including a package fire at a DHL warehouse in Leipzig. German authorities have warned that such packages could have downed planes if they caught fire mid-flight. The head of Germany’s domestic intelligence service has pointed to Russia as the prime suspect in arson attacks across the continent. The UK’s MI5 chief has highlighted the escalating aggression from Russia, with attacks ranging from arson to sabotage. Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia have also experienced similar incidents linked to Russian operations. The Latvian Prime Minister has warned of potential Russian activity in her country, citing arson as a typical tactic of Russian special services. Russia is believed to recruit individuals with European nationality and ties to organized crime to carry out covert operations. These incidents are seen as acts of revenge for Europe’s strong support of Ukraine against the Russian invasion. The numerous arson attacks, sabotage attempts, and alleged assassination plots reflect Russia’s determination to create chaos and destabilize European countries that stand with Ukraine.
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Have recent arson attacks in Europe been linked to Russia?
