Pardubice Arms Plant Arson Investigation Deepens; 'Earthquake Faction' Has No Traceable History

Czech authorities continue investigating the March 20 arson attack on a Pardubice arms manufacturing facility as terrorism. The self-styled 'Earthquake Faction' claimed responsibility with a professionally produced video showing masked intruders dousing equipment with flammable liquid. The group has no prior traceable history, raising concerns about a new domestic extremist threat or foreign-directed sabotage. PM Babis convened a security council meeting. The targeted company, LPP Holding (drones/military equipment), denied any active cooperation with Israel's Elbit Systems, stating a 2023 tender was cancelled.