A jury in the UK convicted three men of aggravated arson for attacking a warehouse storing Starlink satellite equipment meant for Ukraine. Prosecutors said the attack was orchestrated by Russia's Wagner mercenary group using British intermediaries. The attack occurred on March 20, 2024, causing around 1 million pounds in damage. Two other men had already pleaded guilty to related charges. Authorities described the incident as part of a broader disruption campaign tied to Moscow, with implications for national security in the UK.
Prosecutors alleged that the attack on March 20, 2024, was planned by agents of Russia's Wagner mercenary group, acting on behalf of Russian military intelligence.
Authorities cast the arson, which caused about 1 million pounds ($1.35m) of damage, as part of a campaign of disruption across Europe blamed on Moscow and its proxies.
Commander Dominic Murphy stated that this case exemplified an organization linked to the Russian state using British proxies to commit serious criminal activity in the UK.
Dylan Earl and Jake Reeves pleaded guilty to aggravated arson and offenses under the UK's National Security Act 2023.
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