Poland has arrested two Ukrainians suspected of espionage and sabotage on behalf of Russian intelligence services

Poland has arrested two Ukrainian citizens suspected of carrying out espionage and sabotage activities on orders from Russian intelligence services, the Internal Security Agency (ABW) announced on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

According to investigators, the two allegedly monitored critical infrastructure and military facilities in Poland and set fire to vehicles after replacing their license plates with ones resembling those used by the Ukrainian army. The suspects were allegedly paid, including in cryptocurrency.

Prosecutors accuse them of espionage activities on behalf of a foreign intelligence service and of committing acts of sabotage against Poland. The investigation indicates that the actions were intended to fuel anti-Ukrainian sentiment.

The two face between 10 years in prison and life imprisonment if found guilty. Warsaw has long accused Russia and Belarus of waging a hybrid campaign in Europe through sabotage, cyberattacks and disinformation—allegations repeatedly rejected by Moscow. Russia’s embassy in Warsaw did not immediately provide a comment to Reuters.