Czech Republic & Central Europe — 2026-03-21
Czech Counter-Terrorism Unit Takes Over Pardubice Arson Investigation; Drone Firm's Israel Links Under Scrutiny
The National Centre Against Terrorism, Extremism and Cybercrime (NCTEKK) and the Prosecutor General's Office have taken over the Pardubice arson investigation from local police. AP reporting confirms LPP Holding manufactures drone technologies used by Ukraine's armed forces, adding a Russia-angle to the Earthquake Faction's stated anti-Israel motive. Interior Minister Metnar confirmed the terrorism designation while the company denies ever having produced Israeli drones.