Summary
A man named Aleksandr Suranovas was charged with terrorism for sending parcels from Lithuania to the UK and Poland. The parcels contained hidden explosive devices meant to ignite. An investigation claims Russia coordinated this plot, which targeted several countries.
Key Facts
- Aleksandr Suranovas was charged with terrorism in Lithuania.
- He sent parcels to the UK and Poland containing hidden explosives.
- The explosives were disguised as cosmetics and hidden in massage cushions.
- The plot was allegedly coordinated by Russian military intelligence, known as the GRU.
- Russia's involvement in the plot has been denied by Moscow.
- Twenty-two people are in custody in Lithuania and Poland due to the investigation.
- The investigation involved UK counter-terrorism officers and revealed multiple roles in the operation.
- The operation aimed to disrupt support for Ukraine following Russia's invasion.
