A shocking new claim has come from Lithuania, where a top presidential advisor is calling for urgent action from NATO. The warning comes after reports that a Russian plot to sabotage aircraft bound for the U.S. and Canada was traced back to Lithuania. The scheme involves hiding dangerous incendiary devices inside everyday items, like massagers, and shipping them through courier services to Europe, with the ultimate goal of sending them to North America.

The Lithuanian presidential advisor, Kęstutis Budrys, told the media that Russia’s military intelligence was behind the dangerous plot, which could have had deadly consequences if not for quick action from officials. According to Budrys, this wasn’t a random act—it’s part of a broader strategy by Russia to disrupt Western allies supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia.
(Reuters) – Russia is behind explosive parcels sent from Lithuania to European countries, a Lithuanian presidential adviser said on Tuesday, amid alarm amongst NATO countries that sabotage organised by Moscow nearly caused an air disaster.
— Phil Stewart (@phildstewart) November 5, 2024
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In July, the plot was nearly uncovered when one of the packages exploded prematurely in a German depot. This was just one of several similar incidents. Explosive parcels were found in courier depots in Britain, Germany, and Poland, and in some cases, they went off, causing fires and chaos. German officials even reported that one of the incendiary packages could have sparked a disaster had it not ignited too soon. These devices, hidden in things like electric massagers, were intended to start fires on planes carrying goods to North America. The European security team believes that this was a trial run for future attacks.
The bigger concern here is what Russia’s ultimate goal might be. Why would they risk so much, including the lives of innocent people, just to disrupt air travel? Experts speculate that this could be part of Russia’s effort to target NATO countries, potentially crippling logistics and vital supply chains needed for the war in Ukraine.
Russia suspected of targeting logistics infrastructure including airplanes bound for the U.S.,Canada, Britain, EU. with incendiary devices hidden in massagers.
— Bojan Pancevski (@bopanc) November 5, 2024
Here’s CCTV footage of the device and how it started a fire within seconds in Birmingham https://t.co/kYxKeIbz1M pic.twitter.com/NqYn8t9sY6
Authorities are still trying to figure out who exactly ordered this sabotage. Was it a top-level decision from the Kremlin, or were lower-level Russian operatives acting on their own? Right now, no one is sure, but the fear is growing that Russia might be ramping up its hybrid warfare campaign, which includes everything from cyberattacks to physical sabotage.
A shocking detail in this plot is the role of couriers like DHL, who unwittingly transported some of the dangerous packages. The company is now cooperating with authorities to ensure the safety of its workers and prevent similar incidents in the future.
Meanwhile, U.S. and Canadian officials are on high alert. They’ve been closely monitoring these events and have reassured the public that there is no active threat at this moment. However, they have also warned that they will continue to adjust their security measures to protect North American flights.

The situation in Lithuania is just one piece of a larger, troubling puzzle. Similar sabotage incidents have been reported in other NATO countries, including Norway, Sweden, Poland, and the U.K., raising concerns about a growing wave of Russian aggression. If this plot was successful, it could have had devastating effects, not only disrupting air traffic but also causing fatalities.
As of now, NATO has yet to respond to these provocations, and the world is waiting to see how it will act. With so many questions still unanswered, the situation remains tense, and many are wondering: Will NATO finally take action against Russia’s dangerous game of sabotage?