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Three Ukrainians Arrested in Germany and Switzerland for Russian-Linked Parcel Bomb Plot

The suspects are accused of planning arson and explosive attacks on behalf of Russian state agencies, with GPS-tracked test shipments revealing their methods.

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Overview

  • German and Swiss authorities arrested three Ukrainian nationals accused of acting as agents for Russian state agencies to plan sabotage operations.
  • The suspects allegedly intended to mail explosive and incendiary devices to Ukraine and commit acts of arson.
  • Two arrests occurred in Cologne and Konstanz, Germany, over the weekend, while the third suspect was detained in Switzerland's Thurgau region on Tuesday.
  • Preliminary operations involved sending GPS-tracked test parcels to Ukrainian addresses to refine their methods, according to reports.
  • Investigators are examining the broader network tied to the suspects and potential additional plots as part of ongoing cross-border cooperation.