In a shocking incident emphasizing the ongoing tensions surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict, members of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action executed a daring breach of security at R.A.F. Brize Norton, Britain's largest military airbase on Friday morning. Two activists utilized electric scooters to navigate the base, causing significant damage to two Airbus Voyager aircraft, which serve crucial roles in overseas military missions.
The activists reportedly sprayed red paint into the engines of the planes and marked the runway with the symbolic color to represent Palestinian bloodshed. Palestine Action captured their actions on video, showcasing the audacity of the intruders who managed to evade security and arrest during the incursion.
Thames Valley Police released a statement confirming that they were collaborating with the Ministry of Defense and the Royal Air Force to investigate the incident. Efforts are ongoing to trace and apprehend the responsible individuals. The Ministry of Defense expressed its strong condemnation of the vandalism, highlighting the seriousness of the breach but did not clarify whether a review of security measures would ensue.
R.A.F. Brize Norton, located in Oxfordshire, is home to around 5,800 service members, alongside civilian staff and contractors. The base is essential for providing rapid global mobility and supporting U.K. military operations. Updates on this developing story will continue to be available as the investigation unfolds.
The activists reportedly sprayed red paint into the engines of the planes and marked the runway with the symbolic color to represent Palestinian bloodshed. Palestine Action captured their actions on video, showcasing the audacity of the intruders who managed to evade security and arrest during the incursion.
Thames Valley Police released a statement confirming that they were collaborating with the Ministry of Defense and the Royal Air Force to investigate the incident. Efforts are ongoing to trace and apprehend the responsible individuals. The Ministry of Defense expressed its strong condemnation of the vandalism, highlighting the seriousness of the breach but did not clarify whether a review of security measures would ensue.
R.A.F. Brize Norton, located in Oxfordshire, is home to around 5,800 service members, alongside civilian staff and contractors. The base is essential for providing rapid global mobility and supporting U.K. military operations. Updates on this developing story will continue to be available as the investigation unfolds.
