In Zaragoza, Spain, the arms manufacturer Instalaza was the subject of a security alert after officials reported receiving a letter carrying characteristics similar to another parcel that had previously targeted the Ukrainian embassy in Madrid on a date earlier in the autumn. Local authorities confirmed that the envelope exhibited features resembling the earlier incident and that the matter was promptly handed to the Zaragoza General Police Department for assessment. The police noted that the device inside did not detonate when the letter was opened and remained inert, allowing for a closer examination by investigators.
Responding specialists conducted a controlled blast to neutralize any potential danger and to create a clearer scene for forensic work. As part of the ongoing investigation, technicians carefully collected the shredded remnants of the envelope to determine its exact contents and to identify any substances that could indicate a motive or source. The scene was treated with attention to safety while investigators pursued every lead to understand the envelope’s purpose and origin.
According to reports from local media, Instalaza is known for manufacturing grenade launchers that, according to some accounts, were supplied by the Spanish government for use in Ukraine. The company’s connection to this broad context has been noted by officials and press outlets alike as investigators look into whether the package related to those weapons or represented a separate threat.
Earlier, a separate explosion in front of the Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid occurred around 1:00 a.m. local time, with a newspaper later reporting the timestamp as about 15:00 Moscow time. In that incident, an embassy staff member sustained injuries. Law enforcement sources cited in La Vanguardia indicated that the explosive device was crafted as a homemade package contained within a letter addressed to the Ukrainian Ambassador, Sergei Pogoreltsev. The Madrid event triggered investigations focused on security procedures for diplomatic facilities and the handling of mail sent to international missions.