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Revealing Moscow’s Erotic Explosive Plot

Originally Published 3 months ago — by Meduza

In July 2024, a series of parcel bombings across Europe, linked to a Moscow-led operation involving homemade bombs disguised as sex toys and neck massagers, were thwarted after multiple fires at freight warehouses. The operation was orchestrated from Russia, with key figures including former Soviet military personnel and alleged GRU agents, and involved failed attempts to detonate bombs in Lithuania, Poland, and the UK. Several suspects have been arrested, and the investigation highlights ongoing Russian covert activities in Europe.

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

Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC

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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