Poland can’t arrest its way out of Russia’s spy pipeline—107 espionage cases in 20 months, and the tempo is holding
67 cases in 2025, at least 40 more in the first eight months of 2026—and those are only the top-tier investigations Poland's national prosecutors handle.
Poland grapples with a surge in espionage cases linked to Russia, despite public arrests and heightened counterintelligence efforts, according to RBC-Ukraine's report dated 15 September. The investigation focuses on high-complexity cases, but the overall scope of Russian activity is believed to be significantly larger. Russia's covert campaign has shifted from cyber threats to physical attacks, including arson, assassination attempts, and drones with explosives found at European airports.
Poland, as a key transit route for Western military aid to Ukraine, is under intense scrutiny, with railway routes near the Rzeszów logistics hub drawing particular attention. The National Prosecutor's Office in Poland filed 67 criminal cases under Article 130 of the Criminal Code for espionage and activities on behalf of foreign intelligence services in 2025.
In the first eight months of 2026 alone, at least 40 more cases were added. If the current rate continues, 2026 may see around 60 new cases. The recruitment and sabotage preparation pace remains high, with no signs of slowing down, despite the public detentions and intensified counterintelligence measures.
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