Two German Nationals Arrested for Alleged Sabotage Plots against US Military Facilities and Ukraine Support
Two German Russian nationals were arrested in Germany on suspicion of planning sabotage attacks, including on US military facilities, in an alleged attempt to undermine military support for Ukraine.
The suspects, identified as Dieter S.
and another unnamed individual, are accused of working for a foreign secret service.
Dieter S.
had been in contact with a person linked to the Russian secret service since October 2023, discussing possible plots.
Germany has been a major supplier of military aid to Ukraine since the Russian invasion in February 2022 and is a target for Russian spying operations, authorities warned.
The suspicion of Russian recruitment of agents to carry out attacks on German soil is described as extremely serious.
Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock summoned Russia's ambassador over the arrests of two men planning bomb and arson attacks on military facilities, including those operated by US forces in Germany.
The men, identified as Dieter S.
and Alexander J., were preparing to target military bases, including Grafenwoehr army base where Ukrainian soldiers receive training, according to prosecutors.
The US military confirmed ongoing training missions at Grafenwoehr but referred inquiries about the arrests to German authorities.
The Kremlin previously denied any involvement or knowledge of the issue.
German authorities have arrested two individuals, identified only as Dieter S.
and an officer from the military procurement agency, on suspicion of having ties to Russian-backed forces in eastern Ukraine.
Dieter S.
is accused of being a fighter in the Donetsk People’s Republic from December 2014 to September 2016 and possessing a firearm.
The military officer is charged with attempting to pass secret information to Russian intelligence.
These arrests come as German Economy Minister Robert Habeck makes an unexpected visit to Ukraine, and Germany calls for international assistance to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses amid ongoing Russian attacks.
German officials have pledged continued support for Ukraine and vowed not to be intimidated.
NATO is making efforts to send more air defense systems to Ukraine to help Kyiv resist Russian attacks.
Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg mentioned delays in providing such aid are harmful.
NATO is focusing on the Patriot systems and working with allies to redeploy some of their systems to Ukraine.
and another unnamed individual, are accused of working for a foreign secret service.
Dieter S.
had been in contact with a person linked to the Russian secret service since October 2023, discussing possible plots.
Germany has been a major supplier of military aid to Ukraine since the Russian invasion in February 2022 and is a target for Russian spying operations, authorities warned.
The suspicion of Russian recruitment of agents to carry out attacks on German soil is described as extremely serious.
Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock summoned Russia's ambassador over the arrests of two men planning bomb and arson attacks on military facilities, including those operated by US forces in Germany.
The men, identified as Dieter S.
and Alexander J., were preparing to target military bases, including Grafenwoehr army base where Ukrainian soldiers receive training, according to prosecutors.
The US military confirmed ongoing training missions at Grafenwoehr but referred inquiries about the arrests to German authorities.
The Kremlin previously denied any involvement or knowledge of the issue.
German authorities have arrested two individuals, identified only as Dieter S.
and an officer from the military procurement agency, on suspicion of having ties to Russian-backed forces in eastern Ukraine.
Dieter S.
is accused of being a fighter in the Donetsk People’s Republic from December 2014 to September 2016 and possessing a firearm.
The military officer is charged with attempting to pass secret information to Russian intelligence.
These arrests come as German Economy Minister Robert Habeck makes an unexpected visit to Ukraine, and Germany calls for international assistance to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses amid ongoing Russian attacks.
German officials have pledged continued support for Ukraine and vowed not to be intimidated.
NATO is making efforts to send more air defense systems to Ukraine to help Kyiv resist Russian attacks.
Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg mentioned delays in providing such aid are harmful.
NATO is focusing on the Patriot systems and working with allies to redeploy some of their systems to Ukraine.
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