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Submitted
Apr 28, 2026, 11:59 UTC
Russian intelligence targeted a Bavarian drone maker with espionage; arrests made amid warnings of possible sabotage and attacks on Germany's arms industry.
A Bavarian drone manufacturer supporting Ukraine has been targeted for espionage by Russian intelligence operatives. Two suspects were arrested—Sergey N. in southern Spain and Alla S. in Rheine, Germany—accused of conducting espionage for Russia. The investigation revealed surveillance activities including filming company premises and private residences, aimed at preparing further covert operations. German security agencies warn of increased Russian espionage, sabotage, and potential assassination attempts against the German arms industry, citing past incidents of poisonings and bombings linked to Russian military intelligence. Enhanced security measures and concerns regarding insider threats in the expanding arms sector are also highlighted.
Confidence: High
The arrests and detailed espionage activities, coupled with official German security warnings about sabotage and assassinations, indicate ongoing hostile Russian intelligence operations against critical German defense industry targets.
Source URL
https://tagesschau.de/investigativ/wdr/ruestungsindustrie-spionage-100.html
Source reliability
F
Info credibility
6
Event time
Mar 25, 2026, 12:00 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
Bavaria
Primary actor
Sergey N.
Country
Germany
Countries
Germany
Tags
russian intelligence operations, Espionage, German arms industry, Drone manufacturer, insider threats, Assassination risk, russia–ukraine war, Novichok poisoning, GRU sabotage