Gun stash discovered in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports
German authorities discovered a cache of handguns in a forest near Berlin that are believed to be linked to Russian intelligence operations. Investigators suspect the weapons were intended for assassinations of high-profile targets, including defense executives and supporters of Ukraine.
Why it matters
This discovery highlights the escalating threat of foreign-backed sabotage and political violence within European borders.
The newspaper’s report cited unspecified sources as saying that one suspect had been arrested in Romania. The newspaper’s report cited unspecified sources as saying that one suspect had been arrested in Romania. Germany Gun stash discovered in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports Authorities believe handguns found in forest near Berlin were to be used to carry out assassinations for Russian intelligence, Sueddeutsche reports
Prefer the Guardian on Google German security authorities discovered handguns stashed in a forest near Berlin last year that they believe were to be used to carry out assassinations on behalf of Russian intelligence, Süddeutsche Zeitung reported on Friday.
The Russian embassy did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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