"Pro-Russian" culprit arrested in France on suspicion of plotting terror attack

In Roissy-en-France, local police detained a 26-year-old man on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack. During the search of the hotel room where he the person was staying, materials intended for the manufacture of explosive devices were discovered. One of them detonated, injuring the suspect so hotel visitors had to be evacuated.

This was reported by Le Figaro, Ukrinform saw.

"A 26-year-old man sustained serious burns after making explosives and was taken to the hospital," the newspaper reports. According to the report, the perpetrator is a "pro-Russian Ukrainian". Sources in other French media refer to him as "a person holding Ukrainian and Russian citizenships", as well as "originating from the Russian-speaking region of Donbas".

The National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation on charges of "participation in a terrorist criminal community" and "possession of an incendiary or explosive substance with the purpose of preparing to destroy, damage, or cause harm in connection with a terrorist act."

One of the versions checked by law enforcement is that the man could have sought to attack Ukraine-bound cargo at the Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport, located nearby.

As Ukrinform reported earlier, showcasing "coffins" by the Eiffel Tower and the looting of the Shoah Memorial may be part of a special operation run by Russia.