Russian saboteur provides testimon in Poland
Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski (photo: Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
A 51-year-old Ukrainian citizen, Serhii S., who was detained in Poland in February, admitted that Russian services instructed him to set fire to Wrocław, states Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski.
According to Sikorski, the testimony of the detained individual suggests that the Kremlin was planning similar actions across Europe.
"We have other similar arson cases throughout Europe, and we are aware of Russia's plans for further arson attacks. Tomorrow, I will announce the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' decision on this matter," the minister stated.
Serhii S. was detained in mid-February by the Internal Security Agency. The man was reportedly preparing to carry out sabotage in Wrocław, including setting fire to facilities located near critical infrastructure. It was reported that this involved a paint factory.
Recently, the suspect reached a plea agreement with the prosecution; however, the district court in Wrocław rejected it. The court deemed a three-year prison sentence too lenient. According to the procedure, the prosecution must present a new indictment, and the case will proceed through the regular court process, including witness interrogations and the analysis of all evidence.
At the beginning of September, the head of Norway's Foreign Intelligence Service, Vice Admiral Nils Andreas Stensønes, stated that Russia has become more prone to sabotage against critical infrastructure, including oil and gas facilities, compared to a year ago.
