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Possible Russian agent weapons cache found in German forest, media reports
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Possible Russian agent weapons cache found in German forest, media reports

From Delfi Latvia · () Latvian

Translated from Latvian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • German media report the discovery of a possible weapons cache linked to Russian agents in a German forest.
  • One suspect has reportedly been arrested in Romania, believed to be responsible for establishing the cache.
  • The potential targets included defense industry leaders, exiled opposition figures, and supporters of Ukraine.

German media outlets, citing anonymous sources, have reported the discovery of a potential weapons cache in a German forest, believed to be connected to Russian agents. The investigation, reportedly handled by the Federal Prosecutor's Office, is examining suspicions of planning a serious act of violence that could endanger the state.

According to the report, which involved collaboration between "Sรผddeutsche Zeitung," NDR, and WDR, one suspect has been apprehended in Romania. This individual is allegedly responsible for setting up the weapons hideout. German domestic intelligence services have warned of an increased risk of Russian sabotage or assassination attempts and are reportedly convinced that the creators of the cache were acting on orders from Russian intelligence agencies.

The potential targets identified in the report include leaders within the defense industry, prominent exiled opposition figures, and individuals supporting Ukraine. These findings suggest a coordinated effort to destabilize or disrupt German society and its support for Ukraine.

Both the Federal Prosecutor's Office and Germany's domestic intelligence service have declined to comment on the information. The report highlights ongoing concerns about foreign interference and espionage within Germany.

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Originally published by Delfi Latvia in Latvian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.