[United Kingdom] Strategic developments: Looting/property destruction

Property destruction: On 20 March 2025, overnight, pro-Palestine activists from the Palestine Action group targeted the Leonardo UK weapons factory in Edinburgh (Scotland), cutting off its electricity supply to condemn its production of components for F-35 fighter jets used by Israeli forces in Gaza. The group stated the action aimed to disrupt weapons production amid renewed Israeli airstrikes on Gaza. Police Scotland confirmed they were investigating a wilful fire in the area reported around 1:40 am.

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-03-20

Country

United Kingdom

Event type

strategic

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