According to reports by “The Moscow Times”, law enforcement agencies in Slovakia and Germany have thwarted an arson plot targeting a drone manufacturing facility, marking what authorities indicate is the fourth attempted attack on a European military factory this month. Slovak police arrested two suspects, while a third was detained in Germany, according to official law enforcement information.
Slovak Police Intercept Napalm Attack on Skyeton Drone Facility
The targeted facility in Prešov is operated by the Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer “Skyeton”, according to reporting by the news portal “Dennikn”. The enterprise produces “Raybird” reconnaissance drones that transmit target coordinates in real time and integrate with artillery systems such as HIMARS, “Caesar”, and “Krab”. “Skyeton” manufactures these systems in Slovakia through its subsidiary “Tropozond”, having previously established distributed production networks across Ukraine and abroad due to prior security threats, including a 2026 Russian strike that destroyed the firm’s Kyiv office.
During the operation, Slovak police confiscated tools, mobile phones, a video camera, a plan, and an easily flammable mixture identified by law enforcement as napalm. The facility employs approximately 70 workers and houses equipment valued at tens of millions of euros. No injuries or structural damage were reported, and criminal investigations remain active across the participating jurisdictions.
Broader Industrial Sabotage Inquiries Across European Defense Sites
Security agencies across the continent are investigating a series of concurrent sabotage incidents targeting supply chains supporting Ukraine’s defense sector. According to local authorities, on August 15, an arson attempt occurred at a facility in Tallinn utilized by the Estonian firm “Milrem Robotics”, which builds military robotics for Ukraine. Three Latvian nationals were subsequently arrested, and Estonian authorities are probing potential Russian involvement.
Days earlier, on August 13, a powerful explosion struck the KNDS Ammo Italy plant in Colleferro near Rome. The facility, which manufactures land and naval ammunition, belongs to the KNDS defense holding. A separate incident occurred on August 10 at an EMCO munitions storage facility near the village of Belica in Bulgaria, triggering the evacuation of roughly 300 workers. EMCO is owned by Bulgarian arms manufacturer Emilian Gebrev, whose companies have supplied weaponry to Ukraine since 2014, and investigators are currently examining the cause of the fire.
Did you know? “Skyeton” previously partnered with British defense firm “Prevail Partners” in 2025 to form a joint venture aiming to employ 160 staff in the United Kingdom, part of a wider industry trend toward decentralized international production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which countries have reported sabotage incidents at defense facilities?
Incidents or thwarted plots have been reported in Slovakia, Estonia, Italy, and Bulgaria.
What drone model is produced at the targeted Slovak plant?
The facility manufactures “Raybird” unmanned aerial systems designed for real-time target coordination.
Were there any casualties during the thwarted attack in Slovakia?
No, Slovak police confirmed that there were no injuries or property damage.
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