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Litauiske myndigheder forhindrer et Rusland-forbundet komplot, der omfattede planlagte mord.
Litauiske retshåndhævende myndigheder meddelte, at de havde forhindret planlagte mord og terrorangreb efter en omfattende international efterforskning med indenlandske og udenlandske partnere. Sagen opstod i begyndelsen af 2025, efter at en russisk statsborger bosat i Litauen anmeldte, at han havde fundet en sporingsenhed placeret i sin bil, hvilket udløste en bredere kontraefterretningsundersøgelse. Efterforskerne afdækkede et komplekst transnationalt netværk, der var involveret i overvågning, rekruttering, finansiering og forberedelse af voldelige handlinger, herunder det planlagte drab på mindst to personer. De identificerede mål blev angiveligt udvalgt på grund af deres politiske holdninger og aktiviteter, hvilket indikerer en politisk motiveret dimension af operationen. Myndighederne fastslog, at flere udenlandske statsborgere, herunder personer fra Rusland og andre lande, var involveret i indsamling af efterretninger om ofrene ved hjælp af tekniske overvågningsmetoder. Efterforskningen afslørede også, at de mistænkte planlagde yderligere terrorhandlinger, herunder indsamling af oplysninger om militær infrastruktur og deltagelse i forsøg på at beskadige udstyr beregnet til støtte for Ukraine. Den operationelle koordinering involverede organiserede kriminelle elementer, som leverede logistisk støtte såsom adgangsruter, anskaffelse af udstyr og flugtplanlægning. I marts 2025 blev nøglemistænkte anholdt i Vilnius, efterfulgt af yderligere anholdelser under en koordineret international politioperation i begyndelsen af 2026 i flere lande. I alt blev 13 personer identificeret, med flere anholdelser og europæiske arrestordrer udstedt mod mistænkte i udlandet. Efterforskerne fastslog direkte forbindelser mellem gerningsmændene og koordinatorer, der handlede i den russiske militære efterretningstjenestes (GRU) interesse. Selvom der i sidste ende ikke blev gennemført nogen angreb, viste operationen et fremskredent forberedelsesstadium med overvågning, rekruttering og operationel planlægning. Sagen illustrerer, hvordan hybrid krigsførelse i stigende grad involverer skjulte netværk, der udfører rekognoscering og forbereder voldelige handlinger i EU/NATO-stater.
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- MHensigt0/4 · Ikke vurderet
- RForbindelse til russisk aktør0/4 · Ikke vurderet
- SRussisk statsansvar0/4 · Ikke vurderet
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- 2026-04-27T08:34:14Z
Lithuanian law-enforcement authorities announced that they had prevented planned murders and terrorist attacks following a large-scale international investigation involving domestic and foreign partners. The case originated in early 2025 after a Russian citizen living in Lithuania reported discovering a tracking device placed in his car, which triggered a broader counter-intelligence investigation. Investigators uncovered a complex transnational network engaged in surveillance, recruitment, financing and preparation for violent acts, including the planned killing of at least two individuals. The identified targets were reportedly selected due to their political views and activities, indicating a politically motivated dimension to the operation. Authorities established that multiple foreign nationals — including individuals from Russia and other countries — were involved in collecting intelligence on the victims using technical surveillance methods. The investigation also revealed that suspects planned additional terrorist actions, including gathering information on military infrastructure and involvement in attempts to damage equipment intended for support to Ukraine. Operational coordination involved organized criminal elements, which provided logistical support such as access routes, equipment acquisition and escape planning. In March 2025 key suspects were arrested in Vilnius, followed by further detentions during a coordinated international police operation in early 2026 across several countries. In total, 13 individuals were identified, with multiple arrests and European arrest warrants issued for suspects located abroad. Investigators established direct links between the perpetrators and coordinators acting in the interests of Russian military intelligence (GRU). Although no attacks were ultimately carried out, the operation demonstrated an advanced stage of preparation involving surveillance, recruitment and operational planning. The case illustrates how hybrid warfare increasingly involves covert networks conducting reconnaissance and preparing violent acts within EU/NATO states.