Russian Sabotage Suspected After Drone Bomb Incident Rocks Europe
A recent drone bomb incident in Europe has raised concerns about Russian sabotage amid ongoing conflict.
The investigation revealed that Vladyslav D. was compensated over $2,000 in cryptocurrency for his involvement in the incident, although the nature of his activities remains under investigation.
Experts point to the use of Semtex, an explosive material containing RDX, which has been linked to previous incidents in Lithuania.
Professor Jackie Akhavan from Cranfield University warns that a metal drone casing could cause structural damage to an aircraft, but notes that a blast wave alone might only create dents unless shrapnel is present.
Andrei Soldatov, an expert on Russian intelligence operations, suggests that the recent incidents align with a trend of sabotage and aggressive activities by Russia, including arson against pro-Ukrainian facilities and drone sightings in Europe.