Germany arrests two for alleged military sabotage plot on behalf of Russia

18/4/2024 17:49

        Two German-Russian nationals have been arrested in Germany for allegedly plotting sabotage attacks, including on U.S. military facilities, designed to undermine military support for Ukraine.
        
        The German prosecutor's office said in a statement, authorities have searched the homes and workplaces of the two suspects, who are accused of working for a foreign secret service.
        
        The statement said, one of the suspects, identified as Dieter S., had since October 2023 discussed possible plots with a person linked to the Russian secret service.
        
        The statement said, Dieter S. had been prepared to carry out bomb and arson attacks on military facilities, including those operated by U.S. forces.
        
        According to Spiegel magazine, the facilities included the Grafenwoehr army base in the southern state of Bavaria where Ukrainian soldiers receive training to use U.S. Abrams tanks.