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Poland says Russian secret service hired Colombian for arson attacks
Poland says Russian secret service hired Colombian for arson attacks

The Star

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Poland says Russian secret service hired Colombian for arson attacks

WARSAW (Reuters) -A Colombian national acting on behalf of Russian intelligence carried out two arson attacks in Poland last year, before setting fire to a bus depot in the Czech Republic, the Polish Internal Security Agency (ABW) said on Tuesday. ABW said the 27-year-old suspect set fire to two construction supply depots in Poland in May 2024 on orders from the Russians as part of a hybrid warfare campaign. "He was trained by a person connected to Russian intelligence services ... They taught him how to prepare incendiary materials, Molotov cocktails, and how to document these arson attacks," Jacek Dobrzynski, a spokesman for the coordinator of special services, told a press conference. Photographs and video recordings were used by Russian-language media for disinformation and propaganda purposes, ABW said. Russian media then falsely reported that one of the fires was at a logistics centre in the city of Radom used to store military equipment provided by Europe as aid for Ukraine, Dobrzynski said. The Russian embassy in Warsaw, responding to a Reuters inquiry, said it does not comment on such unfounded accusations. Dobrzyński said that following the arson attacks in Poland, the Colombian travelled to the Czech Republic, where he set fire to a bus depot. He was believed to be preparing another attack on a shopping mall when Czech authorities detained him. "He was sentenced to eight years in prison for acts of terrorism he committed (in the Czech Republic). In Poland ... he faces up to 10 years in prison or even a life sentence," said Dobrzyński, adding that the man had partially admitted guilt. Poland has been a target of sabotage, which officials say is part of a "hybrid war" waged by Moscow to destabilize countries that support Ukraine in the war with Russia, involving tactics like arson and cyberattacks. Russia has in the past denied involvement in such attacks. (Reporting by Barbara Erling and Pawel Florkiewicz; editing by Giles Elgood)

Poland says Russian secret service hired Colombian for arson attacks
Poland says Russian secret service hired Colombian for arson attacks

Straits Times

timean hour ago

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Poland says Russian secret service hired Colombian for arson attacks

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox WARSAW - A Colombian national acting on behalf of Russian intelligence carried out two arson attacks in Poland last year, before setting fire to a bus depot in the Czech Republic, the Polish Internal Security Agency (ABW) said on Tuesday. ABW said the 27-year-old suspect set fire to two construction supply depots in Poland in May 2024 on orders from the Russians as part of a hybrid warfare campaign. "He was trained by a person connected to Russian intelligence services ... They taught him how to prepare incendiary materials, Molotov cocktails, and how to document these arson attacks," Jacek Dobrzynski, a spokesman for the coordinator of special services, told a press conference. Photographs and video recordings were used by Russian-language media for disinformation and propaganda purposes, ABW said. Russian media then falsely reported that one of the fires was at a logistics centre in the city of Radom used to store military equipment provided by Europe as aid for Ukraine, Dobrzynski said. The Russian embassy in Warsaw, responding to a Reuters inquiry, said it does not comment on such unfounded accusations. Dobrzyński said that following the arson attacks in Poland, the Colombian travelled to the Czech Republic, where he set fire to a bus depot. He was believed to be preparing another attack on a shopping mall when Czech authorities detained him. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Terrorism threat in Singapore remains high, driven by events like Israeli-Palestinian conflict: ISD Singapore Online platforms have halved time it takes for Singaporeans to be self-radicalised: ISD Singapore 7, including child and firefighter, taken to hospital after fire breaks out in Toa Payoh flat Singapore ICA inspector obtained bribes in the form of sex acts from 6 foreign men in exchange for his help Singapore Doctor who forged certificates for aesthetic procedures gets 4 months' jail Life Alone but not lonely: Tips from seniors who live solo and like it Asia Extreme weather turns Beijing into rain trap; 30 killed, over 80,000 evacuated Singapore ST Podcasts Live: Share your ideas at The Fashion Pulpit on how to cope with rising temperatures "He was sentenced to eight years in prison for acts of terrorism he committed (in the Czech Republic). In Poland ... he faces up to 10 years in prison or even a life sentence," said Dobrzyński, adding that the man had partially admitted guilt. Poland has been a target of sabotage, which officials say is part of a "hybrid war" waged by Moscow to destabilize countries that support Ukraine in the war with Russia, involving tactics like arson and cyberattacks. Russia has in the past denied involvement in such attacks. REUTERS

Poland says Russian secret service hired Colombian for arson attacks
Poland says Russian secret service hired Colombian for arson attacks

Reuters

time2 hours ago

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Poland says Russian secret service hired Colombian for arson attacks

WARSAW, July 29 (Reuters) - A Colombian national acting on behalf of Russian intelligence carried out two arson attacks in Poland last year, before setting fire to a bus depot in the Czech Republic, the Polish Internal Security Agency (ABW) said on Tuesday. ABW said the 27-year-old suspect set fire to two construction supply depots in Poland in May 2024 on orders from the Russians as part of a hybrid warfare campaign. "He was trained by a person connected to Russian intelligence services ... They taught him how to prepare incendiary materials, Molotov cocktails, and how to document these arson attacks," Jacek Dobrzynski, a spokesman for the coordinator of special services, told a press conference. Photographs and video recordings were used by Russian-language media for disinformation and propaganda purposes, ABW said. Russian media then falsely reported that one of the fires was at a logistics centre in the city of Radom used to store military equipment provided by Europe as aid for Ukraine, Dobrzynski said. The Russian embassy in Warsaw, responding to a Reuters inquiry, said it does not comment on such unfounded accusations. Dobrzyński said that following the arson attacks in Poland, the Colombian travelled to the Czech Republic, where he set fire to a bus depot. He was believed to be preparing another attack on a shopping mall when Czech authorities detained him. "He was sentenced to eight years in prison for acts of terrorism he committed (in the Czech Republic). In Poland ... he faces up to 10 years in prison or even a life sentence," said Dobrzyński, adding that the man had partially admitted guilt. Poland has been a target of sabotage, which officials say is part of a "hybrid war" waged by Moscow to destabilize countries that support Ukraine in the war with Russia, involving tactics like arson and cyberattacks. Russia has in the past denied involvement in such attacks.

Poland detains man suspected of planning terrorist attack
Poland detains man suspected of planning terrorist attack

Straits Times

time12-06-2025

  • Straits Times

Poland detains man suspected of planning terrorist attack

WARSAW - Poland detained a 19-year-old man suspected of planning a terrorist attack, interior ministry spokesman Jacek Dobrzynski said on Thursday. The suspect, along with two other men arrested earlier, were gathering pyrotechnic materials and were inspired by actions of mass-killers including Norwegian Anders Breivik, Dobrzynski said on X. "They were fascinated by their ideology, analyzed the way they carried out the attacks and the mistakes they made," he said. The suspects had been collecting information on firearms handling, shooting postures, and combat operations in open areas and indoors. They attended shooting ranges and conducted military-tactical training, the investigation in the northern city of Olsztyn showed. Poland has not experienced a terrorist attack in its modern history, unlike other nations in Europe. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.

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