Poland detains two men suspected of espionage and sabotage on behalf of Russian intelligence

Poland's special services coordinator Tomasz Siemoniak said on 10 November 2026 that two Ukrainian citizens aged 24 and 25 had been detained on suspicion of espionage and sabotage on behalf of Russian intelligence services. According to the minister, they photographed infrastructure and military sites and set cars on fire, and were paid partly in cryptocurrency.

Established by. Announced by Poland's special services coordinator Tomasz Siemoniak (as reported by Meduza). No court has ruled. The presumption of innocence applies.

Latest. Two men detained; announced on 10 November 2026.

Link to the war against Ukraine. According to Poland's special services coordinator, the suspects acted on behalf of Russian intelligence services, which recruit people in Poland, including Ukrainian citizens, for paid sabotage.