Russians Planned Explosions on Planes Flying to the USA from Europe

European intelligence agencies have found that a Russian sabotage network was preparing to blow up planes flying to the United States.

According to the Financial Times, the explosives seized were enough to organize mid-air bombings – an attack on a scale not seen since September 11, 2001.

The uncovered operation was part of a broader hybrid campaign that Moscow is deploying in Europe. A series of disparate incidents now form a coherent pattern of escalation.

Analysts note that Russia’s hybrid attacks go beyond a reaction to the war against Ukraine and indicate preparations for a potential major conflict.

Intelligence assessments echo the NATO 2023 report, which predicts Russia’s readiness for war with Europe by 2029.

The key element of the scheme was the explosions at DHL logistics centers in Poland, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The parcels with magnesium fuses were sent from Lithuania.

European services found out that this was only the first stage. The next step was to blow up airplanes on routes to the United States, which would have caused mass casualties and global shock.

In Lithuania and Poland, at least 20 people are accused in the case. The organizer fled to Azerbaijan, and the FSB, SVR, and GRU publicly interceded for his release.

Intelligence also records the activities of Russian agents studying bridges and railroad infrastructure in Europe. In Poland, an explosion on the Warsaw-Lublin railroad was prevented.

Experts emphasize that intelligence services have foiled several other sabotage acts, including arson, attempts to destroy dams, and interference with water supply. The known cases are only part of the threat.

Moscow is actively recruiting Eastern European citizens and local criminals, managing operations remotely through messengers and cryptocurrency.

Germany claims that minor incidents are structured elements of the Kremlin’s targeted hybrid campaign.

Analysts compare Russia’s current activity to the methods of the KGB. In their opinion, Europe is already in the “pre-war” phase described in Soviet scenarios.

Poland has recently indicted a Russian man for leading an FSB sabotage and spy group.