Two Russian agents were arrested in Germany for trying to sabotage military support for Ukraine.

According to Der Spiegel, the suspects were trying to obtain information about American military bases in Germany and were plotting attacks on military transportation routes in the country.

The main defendant is a 39-year-old Russian of German descent, Dieter S. He is accused of collaborating with Russian special services, agent activity for the purpose of sabotage and creating a security threat to military facilities.

In particular, Dieter S., according to the investigation, maintained contact with an employee of one of the Russian special services, with whom he had been planning sabotage in Germany since October 2023.

According to the Federal Prosecutor's Office, Dieter S. arranged to carry out explosions and arson attacks on military infrastructure and industrial facilities in Germany. He had already been preparing for this and gathering information about potential targets, including US military facilities.

The second defendant is also a Russian of German descent, 37-year-old Aleksandr Y. He is accused of operating as an agent of the Russian special services: he has been in contact with Dieter S. since March 2024 at least.

According to the investigation, the suspects intended to prevent the delivery of military aid from Germany to Ukraine.