Lithuania and UK Crack Down on Russia-Linked Parcel Bomb and Spying Networks in Europe

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Fifteen individuals from various countries, including Russia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Ukraine, have been charged in Lithuania with terrorism offenses related to Russian-backed parcel bombs sent through DHL and DPD, which caused fires in Germany, Poland, and the UK. The plot, linked to Russian military intelligence, involved sending explosive devices hidden in cosmetics containers as part of alleged sabotage efforts, with some incidents suspected to be dry runs for attacks on flights to North America.
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