Czech Republic: A suspect package sent to the Ukrainian consulate in Brno, Dec. 2

Event

A suspect package was sent to the Ukrainian consulate in Brno, Dec. 2. Emergency services are investigating. The building and an adjacent kindergarten have been evacuated and a security cordon is in place. There are no reports of any casualties.

This incident follows six letter bombs sent to government, defense, or Ukraine-related addresses in Spain, Nov. 30-Dec. 1. Authorities have not yet indicated a suspected source of this letter bomb campaign.

These incidents will likely prompt significantly increased security procedures in government buildings, at Ukrainian and other diplomatic missions, and at defense-related locations across the Czech Republic. Emergency teams will respond quickly to any incident and investigations will continue. Security cordons will likely be established around potential target locations and localized traffic disruption is possible. Authorities in other countries that provide support to Ukraine will likely review and increase their security measures.

Advice

Avoid areas of heightened security. Follow local travel and security advice. Plan for increased security at government buildings, defense establishments, embassies, and other diplomatic premises in the Czech Republic, and allow extra time for travel.