Romania says Russia-run sabotage network set fire near weapons factory
Summary
Romanian authorities say a fire at an industrial site near a state-owned weapons factory in Brasov was part of a Russia-coordinated sabotage campaign. Romanian prosecutors say three people were involved; two are in custody in Germany and a third remains at large in Poland. Russia had not commented on the allegation at the time of the report and has previously denied similar accusations.Key Facts
- The fire occurred in Brasov on September 14.
- Romania’s Intelligence Service said the alleged sabotage campaign targeted arms manufacturers and other sites with military or industrial importance.
- Romanian prosecutors said two Belarusian nationals and one Ukrainian were involved in the Brasov fire.
- Two suspects were arrested in Germany while allegedly preparing similar offenses; the third remains at large in Poland.
- Romania’s intelligence agency said recruits were sometimes first offered money for apparently harmless tasks such as watching or photographing targets.
- Romanian President Nicusor Dan has described Romania as a target of a Russian hybrid war, citing alleged drone incursions, cyberattacks, disinformation and sabotage.
- The article reports other recent incidents at defense-related sites in Bulgaria, Germany and Italy.
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