Attempted arson of buses at Prague Klíčov depot

A Colombian man attempted to set fire to public buses at the Klíčov depot in Prague and was arrested. In June 2025 a Prague court sentenced him to eight years after he pleaded guilty; he had received orders via Telegram with a promise of payment. Prime Minister Petr Fiala said the attack was likely organised and financed by Russia; the court did not rule on a Russian link.

Established by. Czech PM Petr Fiala, June 2024: attack likely organised and financed by Russia as part of 'hybrid war'. Prague court, 9 Jun 2025: Andrés Alfonso de la Hoz de la Cruz convicted and sentenced to 8 years (guilty plea); verdict did not attribute the commission to Russia. Kremlin denied involvement.

Latest. Perpetrator convicted (June 2025); Russian sponsorship remains a government assessment, not a court finding.