In brief
German authorities have arrested three Ukrainian men suspected of planning sabotage attacks on commercial freight infrastructure in Europe, allegedly directed by Russian operatives.
Three men from Ukraine have been detained in Germany and Switzerland for allegedly plotting to sabotage commercial freight infrastructure on behalf of Russia, according to statements from the German prosecutor’s office. The arrests took place over a five-day period, with officials investigating the men for potentially sending incendiary and explosive devices in parcels to Ukraine. Among those arrested is Vladyslav T., who reportedly sent test packages containing GPS devices from Cologne to check shipping routes. Another suspect, Yevhen B., who was apprehended in Switzerland, allegedly led these operations. A third man, Daniil B., supplied the necessary equipment. Authorities are treating the trio as foreign agents, suspecting they were guided by actors from the Russian state. This development follows a series of similar incidents, including an explosion at a DHL facility in Leipzig last year, which intelligence officials believe was a test run linked to Russia's military intelligence agency, the GRU. The situation has raised alarm in Germany about increasing hybrid attacks connected to Russia. Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently addressed these security concerns in a speech, emphasizing the ongoing risks posed by Russian espionage and sabotage.
