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Czech Authorities Investigate Possible Terror Attack on Drone Facility

3/21/2026

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The Czech authorities are investigating a March 20 fire at the LPP Holding drone facility in Pardubice as a possible terrorist attack, a focus confirmed by Prime Minister Andrej Babis and Interior Minister Lubomir Metnar.
A group protesting Israeli weapons claimed responsibility for the blaze.
LPP Holding denied manufacturing drones for Israel and said plans to partner with Elbit Systems were never realized.

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The Czech authorities are investigating a March 20 fire at the LPP Holding drone facility in Pardubice as a possible terrorist attack, a focus confirmed by Prime Minister Andrej Babis and Interior Minister Lubomir Metnar.
A group protesting Israeli weapons claimed responsibility for the blaze.
LPP Holding denied manufacturing drones for Israel and said plans to partner with Elbit Systems were never realized.