German Authorities Find Suspected Russian Weapons Cache Near Berlin
German investigators say the cache held two live handguns and ammunition, and they are probing whether it was meant for attacks on Ukraine supporters.
- On Friday, German media reported that security authorities discovered two handguns in a forest near Berlin, which they suspect were left for Russian agents to carry out "kinetic operations."
- The Federal Public Prosecutor is investigating the cache as a "dead letterbox," a secret drop site used to preposition materials for a serious act of violence endangering the state.
- Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed Friday that Germany is in contact with Romania regarding the possible extradition of a suspect detained there in connection with the weapons discovery.
- Dobrindt warned the case demonstrates a high threat level, with potential targets including Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger and supporters of Ukraine.
- The BfV has warned of escalating "hybrid warfare," citing an explosive-laden drone found this month at Leipzig airport, signaling risks to critical defense infrastructure.
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Germany Says Hidden Weapons Cache Points to Hybrid Attack Plans
Germany’s top security official confirmed the discovery of a cache of weapons on the outskirts of Berlin and said authorities are investigating the possible involvement of foreign security agents in a range of planned attacks.
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German police have found a weapons cache in the forest. It is suspected that Russian security services would use them for executions. – We are under great threat, says the German Interior Minister.
Germany Suspects Russia Stashed Arms in Forest
German investigators quietly watched an underground weapons cache near Berlin for months, hoping someone would come back for it. No one did—but officials now say they suspect Russian intelligence planted it and are trying to extradite a "low-level agent" from Romania in connection with the find. Interior Minister Alexander...
German officials believe that the stash was used by Russian intelligence to carry out "kinetic operations", including murders.
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