Two Russian Agents Arrested in Bayreuth for Espionage and Sabotage Against US Military

Two suspected agents with ties to Russia were arrested by the police in Bayreuth on Wednesday. The two German-Russian nationals, Dieter S. and Alexander J., are believed to have worked for a foreign secret service in a serious case involving espionage on US bases and planned attacks on military transport routes.

The Federal Prosecutor General at the Federal Court of Justice made the announcement on Thursday, highlighting the severity of the allegations. The suspects are currently in custody and will be taken to the Federal Court of Justice in Karlsruhe.

Dieter S. is accused of agreeing to carry out arson and explosive attacks on military infrastructure in order to disrupt Germany’s support for Ukraine. He is also said to have spied on American military installations for his Russian clients. Alexander J. is believed to have supported Dieter S. in his espionage activities, including spying on a US military training area in Bavaria.

Dieter S. has a history of belonging to a militia in eastern Ukraine and is also accused of membership in a terrorist organization abroad. The investigation into the “Donetsk People’s Republic” as a terrorist organization is ongoing. German Minister of Justice Marco Buschmann emphasized the importance of defending against the threats posed by Russian intelligence activities in Germany. The arrest of the two suspects is seen as a significant success in combating sabotage and espionage networks. Overall, this arrest highlights the ongoing efforts to protect national security and prevent foreign espionage activities on German soil.