Poland arrests two Ukrainians suspected of spying and sabotage for Russia
Two Ukrainian citizens, ages 24 and 25, have been arrested in Poland on suspicion of espionage and sabotage on behalf of Russian intelligence services, said Tomasz Siemoniak, the Polish minister who coordinates the country’s intelligence services.
Investigators allege that the two photographed critical infrastructure and military facilities in Poland and set cars on fire. They replaced vehicle license plates with plates from Ukrainian military vehicles to deflect suspicion. They were paid for these tasks, including in cryptocurrency.
Poland’s Internal Security Agency said both suspects have been ordered held in custody for three months. They face sentences ranging from 10 years to life in prison, the agency said.
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