Germany arrests three Ukrainians suspected of preparing sabotage on behalf of Russia
Kyiv • UNN
Three Ukrainian citizens have been arrested in Germany on suspicion of planning attacks on freight transport in the interests of Russia. They were planning to send parcels with explosives to Ukraine.
In Germany, the federal prosecutor's office has arrested three Ukrainian citizens on suspicion of espionage. They are accused of preparing sabotage for the benefit of Russia, tagesschau reports, writes UNN.
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As reported, the German prosecutor's office arrested three men in Cologne, Constance and Switzerland on suspicion of espionage. They are said to have "planned to send parcels with bombs to Germany for the benefit of the Kremlin". The Federal Prosecutor's Office accuses Vladislav T., Daniil B. and Yevhen B. of "agent activity with subversive purpose".
They are under great suspicion. They are also accused of conspiring to "commit serious arson and explosion using explosives". The arrests took place in the last few days.
The German prosecutor's office said it was conducting an investigation in view of its "special importance". The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Criminal Police Office.
"According to the arrest warrants, the three Ukrainians agreed to carry out arson and explosive attacks on freight transport in Germany no later than the end of March. From Germany to Ukraine, they were to send parcels with explosive and incendiary devices, which were to flare up on the way," the publication writes.
As noted, "to check, Vladislav T. sent two parcels to Cologne, which allegedly contained, among other things, GPS trackers. This was to study the transport routes. Yevhen B. gave the order for this. He also provided access to the contents of the package through Daniil B.".