Source: CNN
“A Tennessee man faces federal charges for allegedly plotting to blow up a Nashville energy facility, an attack that if successful could have left thousands without power, the Justice Department said Monday. Skyler Philippi, 24, was arrested November 2 when he ‘believed he was moments away’ from launching a drone armed with explosives at an electric substation in the Nashville area, according to a DOJ press release. He’s charged with attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction and attempted destruction of an energy facility. … In September, accompanied by undercover FBI agents posing as accomplices, Philippi allegedly conducted ‘a reconnaissance of the substation.’ He also ordered explosive materials from undercover agents and discussed plans for disguises, the complaint states.” [editor’s note: The usual — the FBI finds someone who “ain’t quite right,” encourages violent plotting, then makes a dramatic arrest and pretends it was “protecting” us – TLK] (11/04/24)
https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/05/us/tennessee-man-nashville-energy-facility-hnk/index.html