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UkrainePublished: 26 August 2026 at 22:40

Slovakia detains three over alleged plot to burn down drone factory

Three people, including Latvian and Ukrainian nationals, have been detained in Slovakia on suspicion of planning an attack on a drone manufacturing plant, German media reported on Wednesday.

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Authorities in Slovakia have detained three individuals suspected of planning an attack on a factory that produces drones, according to reports from German media published on Wednesday.

The detained group reportedly includes citizens of both Latvia and Ukraine. They are suspected of plotting to set fire to the drone manufacturing facility.

No further details have been released regarding the identities of those detained, the specifics of the alleged plan, or any possible motives behind it. It also remains unclear at what stage the alleged plot was when it was thwarted, or what charges, if any, the suspects may face.

While the incident took place in Slovakia, the involvement of both Latvian and Ukrainian nationals has drawn wider international attention to the case. No additional information has yet been made available regarding the ongoing investigation or potential legal proceedings.

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