US EditionGermany arrests three Ukrainians over suspected Russian bomb plot and espionage
- German and Swiss authorities arrested three Ukrainian nationals in May 2025 for allegedly plotting to send parcel bombs from Germany to Ukraine.
- The suspects are accused of acting as secret agents directed by Russian state institutions to commit sabotage against freight transport.
- Prosecutors revealed that Vladyslav T. Mailed GPS-tracked test packages from Cologne by late March to plan incendiary attacks during transit.
- Federal prosecutors announced that the three individuals face allegations related to clandestine operations aimed at sabotage and had expressed willingness to carry out incendiary and explosive attacks targeting cargo shipments.
- This case highlights ongoing concerns over sabotage linked to Russia, intensifying security alerts amid heightened tensions following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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Germany Makes 3 Arrests Over Exploding Parcels Plot
Three men have been arrested over an alleged Russian plot last year to send exploding parcels by air from Germany to Ukraine. In July 2024, several parcels blew up at depots in Birmingham, England, the German city of Leipzig, and the Polish capital, Warsaw. In October, the German authorities said they were investigating incendiary devices hidden inside parcels that had caught fire at a warehouse in Leipzig in July. In November, Kestutis Budrys, …
Three Ukrainians arrested accused of planning attacks in Germany on behalf of Russia
Germany adds a new case of attempted attack on its territory.The German Prosecutor’s Office reported on Wednesday that three Ukrainians were arrested on charges of preparing acts of sabotage against the transport of goods inside the country by order of Russia. According to the investigation, they intended to send packets of explosive devices from Germany to recipients in Ukraine, who were supposed to detonate during transport.
Germany Detains Three Ukrainians Over Alleged Bomb Plots.
PULSE POINTS:What Happened: Three Ukrainian nationals were arrested in Germany and Switzerland over suspicions of plotting parcel bomb attacks on behalf of Russia. Who’s Involved: The suspects are identified as Vladyslav T., Daniil B., and Yevhen B., allegedly working for Russian state actors. Where & When: Arrests occurred in Germany on Friday and Saturday, and in Switzerland on Tuesday; the plot dates back to March. Key Quote: “The goal is to …
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