Pardubice: Earthquake Faction group on Friday said that it set ablaze a factory of Israeli weapons firm Elbit Systems in the Czech Republic. "On March 20th 2026, we struck the epicenter of the Israeli weapons industry in Europe. In Pardubice, Czech Republic, Elbit Systems' 'Centre of Excellence' was newly built in collaboration with LPP, to service the global expansion of Israel's biggest weapons producer," the group wrote in a statement.

According to Anadolu Agency, Earthquake Faction, which describes itself as an "internationalist underground network that targets key sites critical to the Zionist entity," claimed responsibility for the attack, stating their intention was to destroy the firm's equipment and set the factory ablaze. The group emphasized that no one was harmed during the incident.

The Earthquake Faction articulated their motivations by highlighting the ongoing conflict in Occupied Palestine and across West Asia, asserting their actions were a response to Israeli military operations. They accused Elbit Systems of testing weapons on Palestinians before distributing them internationally, thereby "expanding the empire built off the destruction of Palestine."

In their statement, the group issued a stark warning to Elbit Systems and its partners, asserting their commitment to targeting any locations associated with the company worldwide. They also expressed their disillusionment with international governments, pledging not to engage in diplomatic appeals or negotiations.