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Czech Authorities Investigate Arson at Drone Tech Warehouse

3/21/2026

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Czech authorities are investigating a fire at a Pardubice drone-technology warehouse, where LPP Holding develops drone technologies used by Ukraine's armed forces.
Interior Minister Lubomír Metnar suggested a possible connection to a terrorist attack.
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš described the situation as 'very serious'.
Police have assumed arson but reported no immediate danger to the public.

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Czech authorities are investigating a fire at a Pardubice drone-technology warehouse, where LPP Holding develops drone technologies used by Ukraine's armed forces.
Interior Minister Lubomír Metnar suggested a possible connection to a terrorist attack.
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš described the situation as 'very serious'.
Police have assumed arson but reported no immediate danger to the public.