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has recently revealed that a number of letter bombs have been sent to high-profile targets, including the prime minister. On Wednesday, an employee of the Ukrainian embassy in Madrid was lightly injured when a similar device exploded. Officials say the defence minister was among the other targets.
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letter bombs are thought to be linked to Spain’s support for Ukraine, but no-one has yet claimed to have sent them. Russia – which invaded Ukraine in February – has condemned any “terrorist” activity, saying such threats or acts were “totally reprehensible”. On Thursday afternoon, Spanish police confirmed to the Reuters news agency that an envelope similar to previous letter bombs had been intercepted at the US embassy in Madrid.
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Spanish government earlier said that explosive devices had been sent to five targets. It said an envelope containing pyrotechnic material had been sent to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, but was intercepted on 24 November before anyone was hurt. It is thought the bombs could be linked to Spain’s support for Ukraine, but no-one has yet claimed to have sent them.
