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Russian Assassination Plot Uncovered on German Soil

German intelligence links hidden weapons cache to Moscow-backed hit squads targeting defense officials and dissidents.

Foreign PolicyPublished August 21, 2026 at 4:26 PM
A German police officer standing next to a police vehicle. The officer wears an operational vest that reads "polizei".

The threat of Russian aggression has reached the heart of Europe once again. German intelligence agencies have confirmed that a cache of handguns and ammunition discovered in the woods outside Berlin last year was likely intended for use in targeted assassinations on behalf of the Kremlin.

Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed that federal prosecutors are currently investigating a suspect in Romania for espionage and the preparation of a serious act of violence against the state.

While officials are maintaining caution regarding the specifics, the message from Berlin is clear: the threat level from foreign intelligence services is at an all-time high. Security agencies have been sounding the alarm for months, warning that Moscow is actively plotting to silence opposition figures and take out key defense industry executives.

This latest discovery is just one piece of a broader, dangerous pattern of Russian subversion. From the 2021 Tiergarten park murder—ordered by Moscow—to the recent foiled plot against the CEO of Rheinmetall, it is evident that the Russian regime continues to treat foreign soil as a battlefield for its hit squads.

As German authorities pursue suspects linked to these terror plots, the incident serves as a stark reminder that the West remains a primary target for state-sponsored violence. The investigation is ongoing, and the pursuit of those responsible for these brazen acts of hostility remains a top priority for German security forces.

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