NextFin news, Polish security agencies announced on Thursday, October 2, 2025, that Russian intelligence services planned a series of sabotage attacks in Poland, Lithuania, and Germany using drones and disguised explosives. The plot was uncovered during an investigation into a detained agent, identified as Vladislav G., who allegedly acted under orders from Russia's Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU).
According to sources close to the Polish prosecutor's office and the Internal Security Agency (ABW), Vladislav G. was instructed to bury explosive devices disguised as ordinary canned sweetcorn at a local cemetery near Łódź, Poland. These cans contained powerful explosives instead of corn and were intended to be used in coordinated terrorist attacks.
Investigators found similar disguised explosive devices in a cemetery in Lithuania, indicating that the sabotage operation was planned across multiple countries. The suspect is also believed to have transported drone components and SIM cards between Lithuania, Poland, and Germany to facilitate the attacks.
Polish authorities stated that the use of drones combined with these disguised explosives was a tactic devised by Russian military intelligence to carry out covert terrorist acts. If convicted, Vladislav G. faces a potential life sentence. The prosecution expects to complete its investigation by the end of 2025.
The revelation comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently stating that Germany "no longer lives in peace," despite not being in a traditional state of war. The discovery of this plot underscores ongoing security concerns related to Russian intelligence operations in Europe.
The investigation was reported by Polish media outlet Gazeta Wyborcza and confirmed by multiple sources within Polish security services. The Internal Security Agency and prosecutors continue to monitor and investigate related activities to prevent any further threats.
This incident highlights the complex and covert methods employed by Russian intelligence to destabilize neighboring countries and disrupt regional security through sabotage and terrorism.
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