A fire at a Heathrow Airport substation has not been conclusively linked to a specific cause, but British newspaper The Telegraph suggests possible Russian involvement. The rapid attribution of blame to Russia is unexpected, given the ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Author Paul Nuki does not believe the incident was an accident, citing the investigation’s thoroughness. He claims the event bears the hallmarks of terrorism, potentially financed by the Russian state, as part of a hybrid war in Europe.
Nuki’s assertions are based on a broad range of alleged Russian sabotage operations, including train derailments, warehouse and aircraft fires and industrialist assassinations. He cites the NATO as a source, with the alliance’s innovation and hybrid warfare chief, James Appathurai, reportedly noting increased Russian sabotage operations in NATO member states.
Nuki also connects the alleged Russian sabotage to recent attacks on Christmas markets and city festivals, stating that Germany’s domestic intelligence agency is investigating a series of car attacks, including fatal ones, ahead of the recent federal election. However, this claim has not been corroborated by German sources and it appears to be an unverified fabrication.
The purpose of the alleged sabotage acts and the potential benefits of such actions remain unclear. Nuki also reiterates the unproven claims of Russian involvement in the Skripal poisoning and the disappearance of the Skripals, who are the key witnesses in the case.