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Poland Nabs Three Russian Spies Targeting Infrastructure, NATO

5/21/2026

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Polish Internal Security Agency arrested three men, aged 48-62, for spying on critical infrastructure and NATO, under a Russian FSB handler.
Investigators said the suspects received firearms training, prepared sabotage tactics, and face charges of espionage, subversion and fundraising for Russia’s war.
A report named Poland as Europe’s most targeted nation by Russian sabotage, noting 31 incidents since 2022, and placed the men in three-month pre-trial detention.

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Polish Internal Security Agency arrested three men, aged 48-62, for spying on critical infrastructure and NATO, under a Russian FSB handler.
Investigators said the suspects received firearms training, prepared sabotage tactics, and face charges of espionage, subversion and fundraising for Russia’s war.
A report named Poland as Europe’s most targeted nation by Russian sabotage, noting 31 incidents since 2022, and placed the men in three-month pre-trial detention.