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Five Charged in Russian Sabotage Plot Targeting West

1/17/2026

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Five men in Poland have been charged in a Russian-led sabotage plot involving explosive parcels sent to the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Vladyslav D. prepared incendiary devices for shipment.
Viacheslav C. aimed to send test parcels to North America.
A sixth suspect, Jaroslaw M., remains uncharged and is sought for extradition from Azerbaijan.

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Story summary

Five men in Poland have been charged in a Russian-led sabotage plot involving explosive parcels sent to the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Vladyslav D. prepared incendiary devices for shipment.
Viacheslav C. aimed to send test parcels to North America.
A sixth suspect, Jaroslaw M., remains uncharged and is sought for extradition from Azerbaijan.