A 26-year-old man of Ukrainian and Russian nationality was taken into custody at Roissy-en-France (Val d'Oise), near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, on April 23, 2024. He was suspected of intending to carry out a violent action after being found fabricating explosives in a hotel room. The investigation uncovered explosive devices and materials for making explosives; one of these devices exploded, injuring the suspect. Multiple fake passports and light weapons were discovered. The suspect reportedly stated he was manufacturing craft batteries for mobile phones. The investigation is ongoing with anti-terrorist authorities involved. The suspect is believed to be originally from Donbass and may have pro-Russian engagement, having reportedly fought for two years in the Russian army. The investigation is motivated by fears of a terrorist attack. Firefighters treated the suspect for burns from an explosion. The case is handled by the Paris prosecutor's office and the anti-terrorist judicial division.

A 26-year-old man of Ukrainian and Russian nationality was taken into custody at Roissy-en-France (Val d'Oise), near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, on April 23, 2024. He was suspected of intending to carry out a violent action after being found fabricating explosives in a hotel room. The investigation uncovered explosive devices and materials for making explosives; one of these devices exploded, injuring the suspect. Multiple fake passports and light weapons were discovered. The suspect reportedly stated he was manufacturing craft batteries for mobile phones. The investigation is ongoing with anti-terrorist authorities involved. The suspect is believed to be originally from Donbass and may have pro-Russian engagement, having reportedly fought for two years in the Russian army. The investigation is motivated by fears of a terrorist attack. Firefighters treated the suspect for burns from an explosion. The case is handled by the Paris prosecutor's office and the anti-terrorist judicial division.