Summary
A court heard that two men admitted to starting a fire at a warehouse in Leyton, London, that supplied Starlink satellite equipment to Ukraine. This act of arson, linked to the Russian group Wagner, caused about £1 million in damages. Several other individuals are on trial for their roles in the arson, which was allegedly planned by foreign agents.
Key Facts
- Two men admitted to setting a fire at a warehouse in Leyton, east London, causing £1 million in damages.
- The warehouse supplied Starlink satellite equipment to Ukraine.
- The individuals were allegedly recruited by the Russian mercenary group Wagner.
- CCTV and phone evidence tracked the movements of the accused men to the scene of the fire.
- During the attack, one individual livestreamed the arson using a mobile phone.
- The fire caused "extensive damage" and posed risks to nearby individuals.
- The incident has been linked to foreign influence and motives, potentially for financial gain or political reasons.
- Two other defendants are charged with failing to disclose information about terrorist acts related to the case.
