Russian sabotage network behind Romanian arson attack, officials say
The attack is "part of a larger campaign of sabotage operations attributed to the Russian Federation in Europe," according to the Romanian Intelligence Service.
Romanian authorities claim a Russian-backed arson attack near a state-owned weapons firm in Brasov was part of a broader sabotage campaign, officials announced on October 26. The fire targeted CARFIL SA, a subsidiary of ROMARM, the national arms company. Three individuals, coerced by Russian operatives, were identified as perpetrators - two from Belarus and one from Ukraine - with two already apprehended.
Authorities fear these attacks aim to intimidate and weaken European and regional security, with Romanian investigators suspecting prior coordinated incidents in the region. The suspect at large is believed to be hiding in Poland. European officials have issued an arrest warrant for the fugitive. These incidents echo previous attacks in Lithuania and Poland, where Russian operatives allegedly attempted to destroy Starlink satellite communications equipment and a defense contractor in Tallinn.
Experts warn these hybrid attacks serve to gauge NATO and Europe's resilience while creating chaos without sparking full-scale war. Romania, bordering Ukraine, has faced direct Russian aggression, including drone strikes on a civilian ship in the Black Sea.
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