German police arrest Ukrainian man suspected of spying on arms manufacturer

Published Aug 6, 09:37 AM UTC

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German police arrested a 33-year-old Ukrainian man on August 2 in Thuringia on suspicion of photographing a Bavarian arms manufacturer in June 2024 as part of espionage activities. Authorities believe he acted as a low-level agent for a foreign intelligence service, offering the images to his handlers. The investigation is coordinated by Germany's new national center for defending against hybrid attacks, established in June. The arrest comes amid heightened concerns over sabotage, espionage, and disinformation campaigns, particularly from Russia. Separately, an explosives-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig-Halle airport, which Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt described as a 'hybrid attack scenario' signaling a new level of danger.

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Original headline: German police arrest Ukrainian accused of spying on arms maker

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