In 2026, German security authorities discovered a hidden cache of handguns and ammunition in a forest near Berlin, which is believed to have been intended for carrying out assassinations on behalf of foreign intelligence services, potentially Russian. One suspect linked to the case was arrested in Romania the previous year and is under investigation for espionage and planning violent attacks, including parcel bomb attacks in Romania. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt acknowledged a high threat level from hybrid warfare, including espionage, sabotage, and covert operations by foreign powers targeting Germany. The weapons found included two disabled pistols with signs of connection to Russian intelligence; the location was monitored for months with no retrieval attempts, suggesting suspects knew police discovered it. Germany is cooperating with Romanian authorities on the suspect's potential extradition. Dobrindt described the suspect as a low-level agent, unaware of upper command structures, and noted arrests of similar operatives including a Kazakh citizen. While not explicitly naming Russia in connection with the arms cache, German officials emphasize ongoing hybrid threats. The investigation continues to determine further measures.

In 2026, German security authorities discovered a hidden cache of handguns and ammunition in a forest near Berlin, which is believed to have been intended for carrying out assassinations on behalf of foreign intelligence services, potentially Russian. One suspect linked to the case was arrested in Romania the previous year and is under investigation for espionage and planning violent attacks, including parcel bomb attacks in Romania. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt acknowledged a high threat level from hybrid warfare, including espionage, sabotage, and covert operations by foreign powers targeting Germany. The weapons found included two disabled pistols with signs of connection to Russian intelligence; the location was monitored for months with no retrieval attempts, suggesting suspects knew police discovered it. Germany is cooperating with Romanian authorities on the suspect's potential extradition. Dobrindt described the suspect as a low-level agent, unaware of upper command structures, and noted arrests of similar operatives including a Kazakh citizen. While not explicitly naming Russia in connection with the arms cache, German officials emphasize ongoing hybrid threats. The investigation continues to determine further measures.