Spanish Police believe that the letter bombs sent to high-profile targets, including Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, were sent from the northern Valladolid city, a source close to the investigation told Reuters on Saturday.&nbsp;The letter bombs were sent to Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid, government offices, a European Union satellite company and the US Embassy, apart from the PM, between November 24 and December 2.

The Spanish media said that the explosive devices were homemade and contained only small amounts of explosives and metal balls.

State TV broadcaster RTVE, citing police sources, reported that the letters did not explode upon opening but instead produced a flash of flame.

Though most were defused, an employee at the Ukrainian embassy was slightly injured when one of the devices ignited.

It is being speculated that the bombs might have been sent in response to Spain's support for Ukraine, however, no one has&nbsp;claimed responsibility for sending them.

The source, who did not wish to reveal himself, said no person has been identified as the sender of the packets.

Earlier, Spain’s Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska claimed that the letter bombs, which also targeted Ukraine’s embassy, might be connected to Russia’s war in Ukraine.

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Grande-Marlaska wrote in a message to his EU counterparts and the European Commission that the six letter bombs “could be connected to the Russian invasion of Ukraine”, the Europa&nbsp;Press news agency reported on Friday.

Meanwhile, Russia has condemned any "terrorist" activity, saying such threats or acts were "totally reprehensible".

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Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles during a visit to Ukraine on Wednesday stressed that Spain remains firmly on Ukraine’s side in the war.

“We will continue to help, as will all EU and NATO countries because&nbsp;we consider Ukraine’s cause to be just, the cause of peace and&nbsp;freedom,” Robles said.

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Spanish Police believe that the letter bombs sent to high-profile targets, including Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, were sent from the northern Valladolid city, a source close to the investigation told Reuters on Saturday.

Spanish Police believe that the letter bombs sent to high-profile targets, including Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, were sent from the northern Valladolid city, a source close to the investigation told Reuters on Saturday. The letter bombs were sent to Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid, government offices, a European Union satellite company and the US Embassy, apart from the PM, between November 24 and December 2. The Spanish media said that the explosive devices were homemade and contained only small amounts of explosives and metal balls. State TV broadcaster RTVE, citing police sources, reported that the letters did not explode upon opening but instead produced a flash of flame. Though most were defused, an employee at the Ukrainian embassy was slightly injured when one of the devices ignited. It is being speculated that the bombs might have been sent in response to Spain's support for Ukraine, however, no one has claimed responsibility for sending them. The source, who did not wish to reveal himself, said no person has been identified as the sender of the packets. Earlier, Spain’s Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska claimed that the letter bombs, which also targeted Ukraine’s embassy, might be connected to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Also read | Almost three years of zero-Covid policy takes its toll on China's coffers; local government cash strapped Grande-Marlaska wrote in a message to his EU counterparts and the European Commission that the six letter bombs “could be connected to the Russian invasion of Ukraine”, the Europa Press news agency reported on Friday. Meanwhile, Russia has condemned any "terrorist" activity, saying such threats or acts were "totally reprehensible". Also read | Russia building massive army base in occupied Mariupol, show satellite images Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles during a visit to Ukraine on Wednesday stressed that Spain remains firmly on Ukraine’s side in the war. “We will continue to help, as will all EU and NATO countries because we consider Ukraine’s cause to be just, the cause of peace and freedom,” Robles said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Spain tightens security at government buildings after string of letter bombs

Security has been beefed up at public and diplomatic buildings in Spain following a string of letter bombs, including one that injured an official at the Ukrainian embassy in Madrid.&nbsp;As per the nation's interior ministry on November 24th an "envelope with pyrotechnic material" addressed to the Prime minister was disarmed by them.&nbsp;

The Ukrainian embassy, military equipment firm Instalaza, and the defence ministry all received three similar devices. Early on Thursday morning, a fifth one was detected at Spain's Torrejon de Ardoz air base.

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Instalaza is the arms company which makes the grenade launchers that Spain donates to Ukraine.

Quoting a person familiar with the investigation, Reuters reported that the devices were sent to the heads of each institution in similar brown envelopes.&nbsp;The packages were detonated using controlled explosions.

Kyiv increased security at its embassies around the world after the letter bomb was opened by a security guard at the Ukrainian embassy in Madrid. The guard suffered minor hand injuries.

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According to the source, Spain's Correos postal service has been requested to assist in the pre-screening of all such envelopes.

The letter bombs had loose gunpowder with an electrical ignition mechanism, which would cause the powder to burn instead of exploding.

Citing a judicial source Reuters further reports that Spain's High Court, which specialises in terrorism, has begun an investigation.

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As per AFP, the Ukrainian ambassador to Spain, Serhii Pohoreltsev, indirectly blamed Russia for the bomb.

In an interview with Spanish national television late on Wednesday, he said, "We are well aware of the terrorist methods of the aggressor country."

"Russia's methods and attacks require us to be ready for any kind of incident, provocation or attack," he stressed.

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Security has been beefed up at public and diplomatic buildings in Spain following a string of letter bombs, including one that injured an official at the Ukrainian embassy in Madrid.

Security has been beefed up at public and diplomatic buildings in Spain following a string of letter bombs, including one that injured an official at the Ukrainian embassy in Madrid. As per the nation's interior ministry on November 24th an "envelope with pyrotechnic material" addressed to the Prime minister was disarmed by them. The Ukrainian embassy, military equipment firm Instalaza, and the defence ministry all received three similar devices. Early on Thursday morning, a fifth one was detected at Spain's Torrejon de Ardoz air base. Watch | NATO to boost its support to Ukraine amid Russian strikes Instalaza is the arms company which makes the grenade launchers that Spain donates to Ukraine. Quoting a person familiar with the investigation, Reuters reported that the devices were sent to the heads of each institution in similar brown envelopes. The packages were detonated using controlled explosions. Kyiv increased security at its embassies around the world after the letter bomb was opened by a security guard at the Ukrainian embassy in Madrid. The guard suffered minor hand injuries. Also read | Russian wives encouraging their husbands to rape Ukrainian women, alleges first lady Olena Zelenska According to the source, Spain's Correos postal service has been requested to assist in the pre-screening of all such envelopes. The letter bombs had loose gunpowder with an electrical ignition mechanism, which would cause the powder to burn instead of exploding. Citing a judicial source Reuters further reports that Spain's High Court, which specialises in terrorism, has begun an investigation. Also read | UN plans further Russian fertiliser exports to Africa, upbeat on ammonia pipeline As per AFP, the Ukrainian ambassador to Spain, Serhii Pohoreltsev, indirectly blamed Russia for the bomb. In an interview with Spanish national television late on Wednesday, he said, "We are well aware of the terrorist methods of the aggressor country." "Russia's methods and attacks require us to be ready for any kind of incident, provocation or attack," he stressed. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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