Event 946

{
  "attack_type": "Espionage",
  "category": "Espionage",
  "confidence": "High",
  "countries": [
    "Latvia",
    "Unknown"
  ],
  "country": "Latvia",
  "description": "The Latvian State Security Service arrested a Russian agent on August 27, 2025, for spying on military facilities within Latvia. The suspect passed detailed intelligence to Russian intelligence services about the location, layouts, security systems, construction of new military sites, Latvian troop training, and NATO troop presence across military installations. Investigations included searches at four locations around Riga, with ongoing examination of seized data carriers and documents. The detainee is held in custody as a preventive measure, and the disclosed information also posed threats to the security interests of Latvia and other Baltic countries.",
  "event_time_utc": "2025-08-27T12:00:00Z",
  "evidence": [
    "https://militarnyi.com/en/news/latvian-intelligence-uncovers-russian-agent-spying-on-military-facilities",
    "The Latvian State Security Service has arrested a Russian agent who was spying on military facilities in the country.",
    "The man was detained on August 27, but this information was only reported now.",
    "During the investigation, it was discovered that the suspect had been passing on information to Russian intelligence services regarding the location, layout, and security systems of various military facilities in Latvia.",
    "He also supplied details about the construction of new military sites, the training of Latvian troops, and the presence of NATO soldiers at specific military installations across the country.",
    "Procedural actions were carried out at four locations in Riga and its surroundings connected with the suspect.",
    "The suspect has been remanded in custody as a preventive measure."
  ],
  "extra": {
    "extra": {
      "extra": {
        "evidence": [
          "https://militarnyi.com/en/news/latvian-intelligence-uncovers-russian-agent-spying-on-military-facilities",
          "The Latvian State Security Service has arrested a Russian agent who was spying on military facilities in the country.",
          "The man was detained on August 27, but this information was only reported now.",
          "During the investigation, it was discovered that the suspect had been passing on information to Russian intelligence services regarding the location, layout, and security systems of various military facilities in Latvia.",
          "He also supplied details about the construction of new military sites, the training of Latvian troops, and the presence of NATO soldiers at specific military installations across the country.",
          "Procedural actions were carried out at four locations in Riga and its surroundings connected with the suspect.",
          "The suspect has been remanded in custody as a preventive measure."
        ]
      }
    }
  },
  "follow_up_by_country": [
    {
      "country": "Latvia",
      "status": "Investigation"
    }
  ],
  "location_text": "Riga and its surroundings",
  "schema_version": "v1",
  "summary_extended": "On August 27, 2025, the Latvian State Security Service captured a Russian agent engaged in espionage targeting Latvia's military facilities. The man conveyed critical data about locations, layouts, and security setups of various installations, including construction activities and training of Latvian and NATO forces. Procedures were conducted at multiple sites near Riga, enabling seizure and analysis of relevant materials. This espionage effort jeopardizes not only Latvia's safety but also that of other Baltic states by potentially facilitating Russian hostile intelligence operations. The detainee remains in custody pending further investigation, underscoring the ongoing threat posed by Russian covert actions in the Baltic region.",
  "summary_short": "Latvian intelligence apprehended a Russian agent spying on military installations, revealing detailed information was passed to Russia.",
  "url": "https://militarnyi.com/en/news/latvian-intelligence-uncovers-russian-agent-spying-on-military-facilities",
  "where": "Land"
}

{
  "5th Column of Russians Inside (which countries)": "",
  "Attack Type": "Espionage",
  "Borders Including Sea, Air,  Violation or Sabotage (which countries)": "LV",
  "Continuous? (e.g. Jammers)": "",
  "Country (FI;EE;LV;LT;PL;BSR;Air)\nSeparated by Semicolon": "LV",
  "Date": "27-Aug-25",
  "Defense Prep Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL)": "",
  "Defense Prep Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL) REF LINK": "",
  "Follow-Up Link?  (FI,EE,LV,LT,PL, BSR, Air)": "",
  "Follow-Up NOTES": "",
  "Follow-Up incl. Investigation, Prosecution?  (FI,EE,LV,LT,PL, BSR, Air)": "",
  "Latitude, Longitude (WGS84, Decimal Degrees)": "",
  "NOTES": "The man was detained on August 27, but this information was only reported now (17-Sep-25).",
  "Political Disruptions w/ Laws to Favor Kremlin (which countries)": "",
  "Russian-Belarus Terrorist Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL)": "Latvian Intelligence Uncovers Russian Agent Spying on Military Facilities",
  "Russian-Belarus Terrorist Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL) REF LINK": "https://militarnyi.com/en/news/latvian-intelligence-uncovers-russian-agent-spying-on-military-facilities",
  "Screen Snapshot": "",
  "Screen Snapshots": "",
  "Type Dropdown": "Espionage",
  "Where?\n(Air, Land, Sea)": ""
}