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German Authorities Find Suspected Russian Weapons Cache Near Berlin

German investigators say the cache held two live handguns and ammunition, and they are probing whether it was meant for attacks on Ukraine supporters.

  • On Friday, German media reported that security authorities discovered two handguns in a forest near Berlin, which they suspect were left for Russian agents to carry out "kinetic operations."
  • The Federal Public Prosecutor is investigating the cache as a "dead letterbox," a secret drop site used to preposition materials for a serious act of violence endangering the state.
  • Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed Friday that Germany is in contact with Romania regarding the possible extradition of a suspect detained there in connection with the weapons discovery.
  • Dobrindt warned the case demonstrates a high threat level, with potential targets including Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger and supporters of Ukraine.
  • The BfV has warned of escalating "hybrid warfare," citing an explosive-laden drone found this month at Leipzig airport, signaling risks to critical defense infrastructure.
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German officials believe that the stash was used by Russian intelligence to carry out "kinetic operations", including murders.

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der Standard AT broke the news in Vienna, Austria on Friday, August 21, 2026.
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