Report: Mystery Cargo Plane Fires Linked to Russian Sabotage Plot

The Facts

• Following a series of mystery fires at European cargo depots in July, recent satellite images of fires in the Black Sea have prompted Western analysts to link these incidents to potential Russian sabotage plots.

• Authorities allege these were a test run for future attacks on Western cargo planes, particularly those en route to the US. Citing patterns in the timing and location of these incidents, intelligence officials allege that Russia could be evaluating the effectiveness of incendiary devices.

• Intelligence sources have also indicated that Russian operatives might be testing methods to disrupt Western supply chains, particularly those that support Ukraine.