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Czech Authorities Detain Two More in Drone Factory Arson

4/5/2026

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Czech authorities detained two more individuals tied to the March 20 arson at a Pardubice drone factory.
Earlier arrests included five suspects, including an Egyptian and a U.S. citizen.
Two Polish nationals were detained, with a foreign national in Bulgaria arrested under extradition.
A pro-Palestinian group claimed responsibility, alleging the factory was developing weapons for Israel.
LPP Holding, which produces drones for Ukraine, announced a 2023 partnership with Elbit Systems that failed.

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Czech authorities detained two more individuals tied to the March 20 arson at a Pardubice drone factory.
Earlier arrests included five suspects, including an Egyptian and a U.S. citizen.
Two Polish nationals were detained, with a foreign national in Bulgaria arrested under extradition.
A pro-Palestinian group claimed responsibility, alleging the factory was developing weapons for Israel.
LPP Holding, which produces drones for Ukraine, announced a 2023 partnership with Elbit Systems that failed.