Polish investigators uncovered and thwarted a Russian GRU plot involving explosives disguised as canned corn and drones, targeting Poland, Lithuania, and Germany. A Ukrainian recruited by Russian intelligence crossed borders carrying explosive cans (equivalent to 1.4 kg TNT each) and drone components with SIM cards across the three countries. The plot’s sophisticated concealment and cross-border coordination aimed to cause explosions to disrupt civilian infrastructure and transportation. German security agencies have increased surveillance and cooperate with Poland and Lithuania to prevent attacks. Investigations continue with related arson attacks suspected to be part of a broader Russian destabilization campaign. Polish prosecutors plan to complete the case by year-end; the accused faces life imprisonment. The incident underscores growing hybrid threats using drones and disguised explosives and stresses the need for European intelligence cooperation.

Polish investigators uncovered and thwarted a Russian GRU plot involving explosives disguised as canned corn and drones, targeting Poland, Lithuania, and Germany. A Ukrainian recruited by Russian intelligence crossed borders carrying explosive cans (equivalent to 1.4 kg TNT each) and drone components with SIM cards across the three countries. The plot’s sophisticated concealment and cross-border coordination aimed to cause explosions to disrupt civilian infrastructure and transportation. German security agencies have increased surveillance and cooperate with Poland and Lithuania to prevent attacks. Investigations continue with related arson attacks suspected to be part of a broader Russian destabilization campaign. Polish prosecutors plan to complete the case by year-end; the accused faces life imprisonment. The incident underscores growing hybrid threats using drones and disguised explosives and stresses the need for European intelligence cooperation.