Suspected Russian Handguns Found Near Berlin: German Media
German security services have uncovered two handguns hidden near Berlin that they suspect were intended for Russian agents preparing “kinetic operations,” German media reported. The discovery comes amid growing concerns over Russian sabotage and assassination plots targeting Germany’s defense industry and Ukraine supporters.
German security services have discovered two handguns hidden in a forest near Berlin, believed to be intended for use by Russian agents, according to German media reports. The weapons were found last year in the woods outside the country's capital after receiving a tip-off, as reported by public broadcasters NDR, WDR, and the SZ newspaper.
A man was apprehended in Romania, suspected of hiding the firearms, the joint media report stated. German security services suspect the weapons were concealed for "kinetic operations," such as assassinations on behalf of Russia. The Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office is probing "preparation for a serious act of violence endangering the state."
Authorities initially disabled the weapons and monitored the site, but their efforts proved unsuccessful. Growing concern exists in Germany regarding "hybrid warfare," hostile actions short of outright military attacks, as it has supported Ukraine in its war against Russia. This month, an explosive-laden drone was discovered at Leipzig airport, a crucial logistics hub for weapons dispatched to the Ukrainian conflict.
Police deployed a bomb-disposal robot to neutralize the threat. The BfV has long cautioned that Russia might carry out attacks on defense industry executives, opposition figures in exile, and supporters of Ukraine. Alleged assassination plots reportedly targeted Armin Papperger, CEO of defense giant Rheinmetall, and Stefan Thumann, head of drone manufacturer Donaustahl.
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