Lithuanian prosecutors have stated that an arson attack on an Ikea store in Vilnius in May 2024 was orchestrated by Russia's military intelligence, the GRU, and classified it as terrorism. Prosecutor Arturas Urbelis emphasized this connection underscores increased Russian sabotage attempts in the region, especially against NATO member Lithuania, which supports Ukraine. Two Ukrainian suspects were arrested, with evidence linking this incident to broader criminal acts across Poland and the Baltic states as security concerns about Russian espionage and aggression grow.
Lithuania's prosecutor office has labeled the Ikea store arson as a calculated act of terrorism by the Russian military intelligence service—this act ties back to broader sabotage attempts by Russia.
We regard this act as an act of terrorism with serious consequences, highlighted Lithuanian Prosecutor Arturas Urbelis, detailing how this incident connects to Russian military intelligence.
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