Russian saboteurs conducted an arson attack on a German air-defense factory near Berlin in January 2026 to disrupt arms shipments to Ukraine.

On a recent night in the outskirts of Berlin, Russia-backed saboteurs set fire to a factory owned by a German company manufacturing air-defense systems. The fire quickly spread through the factory, located in a neighborhood close to luxury villas and diplomatic residences, prompting residents to shelter indoors. German security officials view this attack as a sign of Moscow's escalating covert operations on German soil, reflecting more aggressive clandestine tactics by Russia. The incident highlights rising security concerns amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and increasing tensions in Europe.