Poland arrests man over alleged plot to assassinate Ukrainian arms industry official
Prosecutors say the suspect planted a remote-controlled explosive under a car, and he faces at least 15 years in prison if convicted.
- On Thursday, the Internal Security Agency arrested a Ukrainian man identified as Serhii P. for attempting to assassinate a representative of Ukraine's arms industry on behalf of Russian intelligence services, prosecutors said.
- After the failed attempt, Serhii fled to Warsaw where he was arrested. ABW stated, "The investigation revealed that Serhii P. planted an improvised explosive device" that failed to detonate due to malfunction.
- Facing charges of attempted murder and illegal explosives possession, Serhii faces a minimum sentence of 15 years in prison or life imprisonment, prosecutors confirmed following his arrest for the plot in Irpin.
- ABW noted that "Russian intelligence services conduct operations that transcend national borders," while Western nations and Ukraine have long accused Russia of recruiting agents for sabotage and espionage.
- Earlier this month, Polish authorities arrested a Russian citizen accused of plotting to kill a Ukrainian-American in Warsaw; Russia denies the allegations, though the incidents highlight ongoing security concerns regarding external plots targeting individuals in Poland.
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Warsaw authorities arrested a Ukrainian man on Thursday who was hiding in Poland's territory after he had fled Ukraine, suspected of attempting to assassinate a representative of the Ukrainian arms industry on the service account...
Foiled Assassination Attempt: Ukrainian Man Arrested in Poland
Poland has detained a Ukrainian man accused of an assassination attempt on a Ukrainian arms industry representative, allegedly for Russian intelligence. The plot involved a failed explosive device in Ukraine, and after fleeing to Poland, the suspect was arrested. He faces serious charges, highlighting cross-border espionage operations.
In Warsaw, a 63-year-old Ukrainian citizen was detained and suspected of attempting to assassinate a representative of the Ukrainian defence industry.
The Polish Internal Security Agency reported the detention in Warsaw of a Ukrainian citizen who attempted to murder a representative of the Ukrainian defense industry on the orders of Russian intelligence services.
Polish intelligence services have detained a 63-year-old Ukrainian citizen in Warsaw, who is suspected of attempting to murder a representative of the Ukrainian defense industry.
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