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Headline: Latvia detains Russian-linked arsonists scouting and filming sensitive facilities, planning more fires
Short Summary: Latvian security forces arrested Russian-linked arsonists on October 28, 2025, who were scouting and filming sensitive critical infrastructure targets, planning more sabotage fires.
On October 28, 2025, Latvian State Security Service (VDD) arrested individuals linked to Russian intelligence who were conducting reconnaissance by scouting targets, filming sensitive facilities related to critical infrastructure and defense industry, and planning further arson attacks. The arrests prevented potential sabotage and fires. The suspects are accused of espionage and acting on behalf of Russian operatives. The operation underlined ongoing Russian attempts to destabilize Latvia by targeting key state assets through sabotage and arson terrorism. Official VDD officers escorted detained suspects during the operation in Riga. This event is part of a broader pattern of Russian espionage and sabotage activities in the Baltic states.
The event clearly describes hostile Russian-linked actors conducting reconnaissance and planning arson attacks targeting sensitive Latvian infrastructure, confirmed by the Latvian State Security Service arrests.
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