In July 2024, an incendiary device hidden in a DHL package ignited in Leipzig, Germany, raising alarms about a potential Russian sabotage plot targeting the UK.

While the exact objectives of this plot remain unclear, officials speculate it may serve as a warning or indicate a broader scheme.

Western intelligence officials, including Szota, believe the Russian military-intelligence agency, GRU, is behind these operations.

Poland's National Prosecutor's Office has arrested four suspects charged with sabotage on behalf of a foreign intelligence agency, with investigations revealing attempts to test the transfer of explosive parcels to North America.

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration has heightened security measures for certain cargo shipments to the United States, although officials report no current active threat to U.S.-bound flights.

The incendiary devices were cleverly disguised as electric massagers and contained a magnesium-based flammable substance, raising concerns about their potential for causing harm.

Poland's Internal Security Agency (ABW) has reported a rise in sabotage incidents attributed to Russian special services, particularly targeting EU and NATO countries this year.

MI5, the U.K.'s domestic intelligence agency, has noted a significant increase in sabotage attempts linked to Russian and Iranian agents, with GRU's mission focused on creating chaos in British and European cities.

In response to the package fires, Lithuania's prosecutor general announced several arrests across multiple countries, indicating an extensive investigation.

Reports suggest that the packages were designed to ignite during transport, showcasing a sophisticated method of sabotage aimed at creating chaos.

DHL Express has acknowledged the incidents and is cooperating with authorities, while keeping specific operational details confidential.

Germany's federal prosecutors have launched an investigation into the incident, reflecting growing concerns about Russian threats to U.S. military bases in Europe.