(CNA) Bomb disposal experts dismantled a parcel bomb at the U.S. embassy in Madrid today, the sixth explosive device sent to a high-profile target, prompting Spain to step up security and say it will not be deterred And stop supporting Ukraine.

Reuters reported that the wave of incidents began on November 24 with a parcel addressed to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, prompting the Madrid government to tighten security around public buildings.

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Since November 30, similar explosive devices have been sent to the Spanish Ministry of Defense, an air force base, a weapons manufacturer and the Ukrainian embassy.

A security guard at the Ukrainian embassy was slightly injured.

The latest bomb package was detonated by Spanish police after it was intercepted by security officials at the US embassy.

Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles visited the Ukrainian port city of Odesa today and met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov.

"Neither these parcels nor other acts of violence will change the clear and firm support of Spain, NATO countries, the European Union (EU) for Ukraine," Robres said.

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