Summary
German prosecutors charged three dual German-Russian nationals with plotting sabotage and espionage, allegedly directed by Russian intelligence.
The lead suspect, a veteran of a pro-Russian militia in Ukraine, scouted targets including the US Grafenwöhr base in Bavaria and railway lines for attacks aimed at undermining German military support for Ukraine.
Arrests in April caused diplomatic tensions, with Germany summoning Russia’s ambassador.
German officials condemned the activities, while Russia’s embassy denied evidence of the claims.
The case highlights escalating concerns over Russian espionage in Germany.
Europe needs to get rid of all russians.
No visiting EU for any russian citizens until russia leaves all occupied territories, hands over all war criminals and provides financial compensation for all the damage they’ve done.
Russians can playing the victim. You’re not doing them any favours by coddling them and treating them like infants.
The lead suspect, a veteran of a pro-Russian militia in Ukraine, scouted targets including the US Grafenwöhr base in Bavaria and railway lines for attacks aimed at undermining German military support for Ukraine.
Prosecutors say that S. agreed to commit explosive and arson attacks against targets in Germany. The indictment states S. scouted out locations which included compounds used by the US Armed Forces, a loading station and a tool manufacturing company. Germany’s “Der Spiegel” magazine reported that one of the potential targets was the US Grafenwöhr base in Bavaria, where Ukrainian soldiers are trained to operate American tanks. Authorities also believe that S. agreed to sabotage railway lines used to transport military goods.
The main suspect allegedly took photos and videos and passed them along to the Russian intelligence agent.
My guess is that in a scenario where the attacks had been successful, that they would have been rather more likely to result in more foreign involvement in Ukraine than in less.
