The target of the botched 2024 attack was Lithuanian company TVC Solutions and mobile radio stations the firm manufactures for Ukrainian armed forces, according to prosecutors.Lithuanian prosecutors charged six foreign nationals with terrorism Friday over a failed attempt to set fire to military equipment destined for Ukraine in 2024.Two suspects fled to Latvia and were detained the same day.
A Russian and Belarusian national travelled to Lithuania to attempt a second arson attack but also failed.
A Cuban national arrived from Russia to assess the damage but was arrested trying to leave Lithuania, officials said.
The six face charges of financing terrorist activities, attempting to commit a terrorist act and participating in a terrorist group. The group participation charge carries a maximum sentence of 15 years.
Four additional suspects are under investigation for coordinating the attack, including a Colombian national awaiting extradition to Lithuania. Three international arrest warrants have been issued for the remaining suspects.
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