Palestine Action has claimed responsibility for a security breach at R.A.F. Brize Norton, where they damaged military planes as a form of protest.
Pro-Palestinian Activists Storm UK Air Force Base in Bold Protest
Pro-Palestinian Activists Storm UK Air Force Base in Bold Protest
Two activists vandalize military aircraft to protest UK's military support for Israel.
In a remarkable demonstration that raised numerous security concerns, members of a Pro-Palestinian group, Palestine Action, breached the premises of R.A.F. Brize Norton, the largest air force base in Britain. They caused damage to two military aircraft early on Friday morning, utilizing electric scooters to evade detection. This act, according to the activists, was intended to protest the UK's military assistance to Israel amidst ongoing conflicts.
The incident, which took place at the base located in Oxfordshire, was captured on video and subsequently shared online. Palestine Action reported that the activists sprayed red paint onto the turbine engines of two Airbus Voyager planes and used crowbars to inflict further damage, with the paint symbolizing the bloodshed they associate with the Palestinian cause. They also left red paint on the runway as a stark visual reminder of their message.
Thames Valley Police are actively investigating the incident in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense and the Royal Air Force. A press release from the police indicated they are working to locate and apprehend those responsible for the vandalism. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defense condemned the act, emphasizing their commitment to security and support for the ongoing investigation, but did not clarify whether a review of security protocols at the base would take place.
R.A.F. Brize Norton, which serves as a crucial hub for rapid global military operations, currently accommodates around 5,800 service members, alongside civilian and contractor personnel. The base plays a pivotal role in both U.K. defense strategies and international operations. As the situation develops, authorities are expected to address potential vulnerabilities in security.
The incident, which took place at the base located in Oxfordshire, was captured on video and subsequently shared online. Palestine Action reported that the activists sprayed red paint onto the turbine engines of two Airbus Voyager planes and used crowbars to inflict further damage, with the paint symbolizing the bloodshed they associate with the Palestinian cause. They also left red paint on the runway as a stark visual reminder of their message.
Thames Valley Police are actively investigating the incident in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense and the Royal Air Force. A press release from the police indicated they are working to locate and apprehend those responsible for the vandalism. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defense condemned the act, emphasizing their commitment to security and support for the ongoing investigation, but did not clarify whether a review of security protocols at the base would take place.
R.A.F. Brize Norton, which serves as a crucial hub for rapid global military operations, currently accommodates around 5,800 service members, alongside civilian and contractor personnel. The base plays a pivotal role in both U.K. defense strategies and international operations. As the situation develops, authorities are expected to address potential vulnerabilities in security.
