Ukraine foils Russian-ordered arson attacks targeting Poland and Baltic States; three suspects arrested, weapons and counterfeit documents seized.
The Ukrainian General Prosecutor’s Office announced today the arrest of a group planning arson attacks in Poland and the Baltic States on Russia’s orders. The group, led by a resident of Ivano-Frankivsk, sought recruits online to carry out acts of sabotage.
Recruitment and Intentions
The recruited individuals were tasked with targeting civilian and critical infrastructure in Ukraine, Poland, and the Baltic countries. Authorities have detained three suspects and imposed preventive measures against them.
Charges and Evidence
The suspects face charges of state treason, preparation for deliberate property destruction by arson, and the production and distribution of counterfeit holographic security elements and documents.
Police Operations
In a coordinated operation, Ukrainian police conducted around 40 searches in Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Poltava, and Kyiv regions. Seized items included weapons, ammunition, nine vehicles, and cash equivalent to over $90,000. Additionally, falsified vehicle registration documents, medical certificates, school diplomas, and thousands of blank forms were confiscated.