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Poland and Romania detain eight suspected sabotage operatives acting for Russia.

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Polish and Romanian security services announced that eight individuals were detained in joint operations for suspected preparation of sabotage activities on behalf of Russian intelligence. According to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the suspects had been conducting reconnaissance of military facilities and critical infrastructure, gathering intelligence on transport hubs and railway corridors feeding into Ukraine. Investigators revealed that the cell had procured drone-mounted surveillance gear and explosive materials, and planned to deploy them via logistics networks across Eastern Poland. The geographic spread includes Poland’s eastern logistics belt and military zones, underlining how states adjacent to Ukraine bear hybrid threat pressure. Poland described the operation as part of a “systemic campaign” by Russia to undermine allied states supporting Ukraine.

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Poland, Romania
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    Polish and Romanian security services announced that eight individuals were detained in joint operations for suspected preparation of sabotage activities on behalf of Russian intelligence. According to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the suspects had been conducting reconnaissance of military facilities and critical infrastructure, gathering intelligence on transport hubs and railway corridors feeding into Ukraine. Investigators revealed that the cell had procured drone-mounted surveillance gear and explosive materials, and planned to deploy them via logistics networks across Eastern Poland. The geographic spread includes Poland’s eastern logistics belt and military zones, underlining how states adjacent to Ukraine bear hybrid threat pressure. Poland described the operation as part of a “systemic campaign” by Russia to undermine allied states supporting Ukraine.