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BBC report says Russia orchestrated arson plot against UK prime minister's home
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 15, 2026
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A London court convicted two men in an arson plot targeting properties linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The BBC said the operation was orchestrated by Russia through fake online groups and remote handlers, a claim Moscow denied.
- 01Roman Lavrynovych was convicted of arson over attacks on Starmer-linked properties.
- 02The BBC said Russia orchestrated the campaign through fake online groups and Telegram.
- 03British investigators reportedly reached the same conclusion, according to the BBC.
- 04Two defendants were convicted, one was acquitted, and sentencing is set for Friday.
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