Romanian authorities detained a 40-year-old Russian citizen accused of filming and photographing NATO military sites in Romania from February to July 2026, allegedly to prepare for sabotage on Moscow's orders. The suspect targeted multiple military bases including in Bucharest, photographing NATO equipment and personnel movements. Coordination was maintained via encrypted online messaging with an intermediary. Romanian Intelligence Service credited with foiling this sabotage operation. Separately, Moldovan police detained a 49-year-old Azerbaijani man suspected of spying on military sites, including US facilities, on behalf of Russian intelligence.

Romanian authorities detained a 40-year-old Russian citizen accused of filming and photographing NATO military sites in Romania from February to July 2026, allegedly to prepare for sabotage on Moscow's orders. The suspect targeted multiple military bases including in Bucharest, photographing NATO equipment and personnel movements. Coordination was maintained via encrypted online messaging with an intermediary. Romanian Intelligence Service credited with foiling this sabotage operation. Separately, Moldovan police detained a 49-year-old Azerbaijani man suspected of spying on military sites, including US facilities, on behalf of Russian intelligence.