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Three Men Charged with Arson in Russian Sabotage Campaign

4/2/2026

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Three men will face trial in Poland for arson attacks related to a Russian sabotage campaign, as stated by Polish prosecutors.
The attacks are part of a "hybrid war" targeting nations supporting Ukraine, with incidents reported in Warsaw and the Baltic States.
Stepan K, a Belarusian, is charged with setting fire to an OBI shop in Warsaw in April 2024.
The perpetrator of another major arson attack remains unidentified, and if convicted, the men could receive life sentences.
The investigation is ongoing, with two other group members facing additional charges for lesser offenses.

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Story summary

Three men will face trial in Poland for arson attacks related to a Russian sabotage campaign, as stated by Polish prosecutors.
The attacks are part of a "hybrid war" targeting nations supporting Ukraine, with incidents reported in Warsaw and the Baltic States.
Stepan K, a Belarusian, is charged with setting fire to an OBI shop in Warsaw in April 2024.
The perpetrator of another major arson attack remains unidentified, and if convicted, the men could receive life sentences.
The investigation is ongoing, with two other group members facing additional charges for lesser offenses.