US EditionSuspects in Russian-led explosive parcels plot face life sentences, Poland says
Five suspects face life sentences for sending incendiary and explosive parcels via courier services in a Russian intelligence-backed sabotage plot, causing damage estimated at 2.9 million zloty.
- On January 16, 2026, Poland's National Prosecutor's Office charged Vladyslav D., Vladyslav B., Viacheslav C., Serhii Y. and Aleksandr B. over an alleged explosive parcel plot.
- Polish prosecutors say the four suspects acted on behalf of Russian intelligence and were charged with sabotage and espionage, with the Internal Security Agency noting Russia's recruitment of Ukrainians and Belarusians.
- Investigators found homemade incendiary devices hidden in massage pillows, cosmetics and sex toys using magnesium; packages were routed from Vilnius via DHL and DPD, with three detonating at Birmingham Airport, Leipzig Airport and a Polish road.
- Polish prosecutors have presented bills of indictment to a court, initiated searches and filed an extradition request with Azerbaijan, while the accused remain in pretrial detention facing life imprisonment if convicted.
- Warsaw links the case to Russian `hybrid actions` including sabotage, cyberattacks and disinformation, recalling past attacks and estimating damage at 2.9 million zloty.
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Polish prosecutors have indicted four Ukrainians and one Russian on suspicion of organizing and carrying out sabotage against Poland, Lithuania and other European countries.
Poland charges 4 Ukrainians, 1 Russian in alleged Russia-backed sabotage plot
Polish authorities have charged five men in an alleged Russia-orchestrated plot to send out parcels with explosives to various Western countries, Poland's National Prosecutor's Office announced on Jan. 16.
Four Ukrainians have been accused in Poland of participating in a Russian-organized sabotage plan to send explosive parcels to the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and other countries. If they are found guilty, they face life imprisonment.
Poland Uncovers Russian-Led Sabotage Plot Targeting Western Nations
Five men in Poland, including four Ukrainians and a Russian, face charges related to a Russian-led sabotage plot involving explosive parcels targeting Western countries. They allegedly acted for Russian intelligence, and prosecutions are underway, with potential life sentences. The case underscores tensions following Russia's 2022 Ukraine invasion.
Suspects in Russian-led explosive parcels plot face life sentences, Poland says
Five men have been charged in Poland with taking part in a Russian-run sabotage plot to send explosive parcels to Britain, the U.S., Canada and other destinations, and will face life sentences if convicted, prosecutors said on Friday.
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