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The government of Canada has expressed concerns directly to Russia following reports that Moscow was behind a plot to put incendiary devices on planes flying to North America.

The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that Western security officials believe two incendiary devices were part of a Russian operation that aimed to start fires aboard cargo or passenger planes flying to the U.S. and Canada.

Both devices ignited at DHL logistics hubs in July — one in Leipzig, Germany and the other in Birmingham, U.K.

“The Government of Canada is aware of and deeply concerned with Russia’s intensifying campaign, from cyber incidents and disinformation operations to sabotage activities,” Public Safety spokesperson Tim Warmington said in a media statement on Tuesday.

“Canada has expressed this concern directly to Russian officials and unequivocally stated that any threat to the safety and security of Canadians is unacceptable.”

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