Suspected Sabotage: Is Russia the Mastermind Behind It?

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By : Lowell Hagan

Updated: October 21, 2025, 15:16

In a significant crackdown, Polish authorities have detained eight individuals suspected of planning sabotage activities, allegedly under the direction of Russian intelligence to destabilize nations supporting Ukraine.

Details of the Coordinated Arrests

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on the social media platform X that the suspects were apprehended in various regions of the country with the cooperation of Romanian security forces. These individuals are believed to have scouted military sites and critical infrastructure facilities, and were reportedly preparing to dispatch explosive materials through parcel deliveries.

The Role of a Young Ukrainian

Among those detained is a 21-year-old Ukrainian who was employed in a warehouse near Warsaw. According to a statement from the prosecutor’s office, this individual, along with others, is suspected of executing missions for Russian intelligence services.

Explosive Parcels Intended to Incite Fear

Initial investigations revealed that the group had set up a route for sending explosives from Poland through Romania to Ukraine. The intention was for these packages to ignite or explode during transit, aiming to terrorize the population and destabilize European Union countries that are allies of Ukraine. Fortunately, Romanian authorities intercepted these deliveries in time, preventing potential disaster. Two accomplices of the 21-year-old Ukrainian were caught after they had handed over packages containing improvised explosive devices to an international courier service in Bucharest. These devices were successfully defused, and the suspects were taken into custody.

A Broader Context of Espionage and Sabotage

Poland, a staunch political and military supporter of Ukraine, has long accused Russian and Belarusian intelligence of sending agents and recruiting saboteurs within its borders. A spokesperson for the intelligence coordinator Tomasz Siemoniak highlighted that in recent months alone, 55 individuals acting on behalf of Russian intelligence have been captured for activities detrimental to Poland.

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