Three Ukrainians Held in Russian Parcel Bomb Plot

German and Swiss authorities have arrested three Ukrainian nationals—Vladyslav T., Daniil B., and Yevhen B.—suspected of collaborating with Russian state actors to send explosive or incendiary parcels from Germany to Ukraine, targeting freight transport. The suspects reportedly conducted a test run using GPS-tracked packages in March 2025 and are believed to have been motivated by financial incentives and possible pro-Russian sympathies. Authorities now link their plot to a series of parcel explosions at logistics centers in Germany, Poland, and the UK in July 2024, believed to be part of Russian intelligence efforts to disrupt Western logistics and military aid to Ukraine. German security officials warn the incident marks an escalation in Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics in Europe, increasingly relying on non-professional agents. The arrests followed a months-long investigation involving multiple security agencies and have heightened concerns about critical infrastructure security. The Kremlin has denied any involvement, calling the allegations 'fake news' and Russophobia.