Latvian and Ukrainian nationals detained over alleged plot to attack Slovak drone factory
German media report that three people, including citizens of Latvia and Ukraine, have been detained on suspicion of planning an attack on a drone factory in Slovakia.
German media outlets report that three individuals have been detained on suspicion of preparing an attack on a drone manufacturing plant in Slovakia. According to LETA, citing German media, those detained include citizens of Latvia and Ukraine.
Further details about the circumstances of the detentions, the intended target of the alleged attack, or other specifics have not yet been made public. It also remains unclear in which country the detentions took place, or whether formal charges have been filed against those held.
The report of an alleged plot targeting a drone factory points to ongoing security concerns surrounding military equipment production facilities in Europe amid the war in Ukraine. Such factories have increasingly been viewed as potential targets for sabotage or attacks.
At this stage, information about the case is based solely on reporting by German media, and no official confirmation has yet come from authorities in Slovakia or other countries that may be involved.
