Germany arrests two for alleged plot to attack military bases on behalf of Russia

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The arrest of two Russian nationals in southern Germany on suspicion of plotting sabotage attacks on US military facilities has sparked concern and raised tensions between Germany and Russia. The suspects, identified as Dieter S and Alexander J, are accused of operating as Russian spies and working on behalf of the Kremlin to undermine support for Ukraine.

 

Dieter S, a 39-year-old dual Russian-German citizen, faces charges including conspiring to cause an explosive attack and arson, acting as an agent for sabotage purposes, and collecting intelligence on military installations. He allegedly communicated with a member of the Russian secret services and developed sabotage plans in Germany since October 2023, with a focus on German and US military sites. His main target was reportedly the US military site Grafenwöhr in Bavaria, which is involved in training Ukrainian troops.

 

Additionally, prosecutors suspect that Dieter S served as a fighter for an armed unit of the Donetsk People’s Republic in eastern Ukraine between December 2014 and September 2016. This unit, described as a pro-Russian association, aimed to secede from Ukraine and engaged in clashes with Ukrainian forces.

 

Alexander J, also a German-Russian citizen, is accused of supporting Dieter S and engaging in espionage on behalf of a foreign service.

The arrests come amid heightened tensions between Russia and the West over the conflict in Ukraine. The Kremlin has denied any knowledge of the arrests, and the investigation is ongoing.

 

The suspects were brought before judges, with Dieter S remanded in custody and Alexander J scheduled to appear in court. In accordance with German practice, their full surnames have not been disclosed.

 

2024-04-19

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[Skipalongcassidy]

Spies should be executed... but the germans will probably spank these two and give them a pension.

[Chomper Higgot]

1 minute ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

Spies should be executed... but the germans will probably spank these two and give them a pension.

Put a pin in that.