Germany says two people arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia

March 24, 2026 11:18 AM EDT

March 24 (Reuters) - ‌German prosecutors ​said ​on Tuesday that two people had been arrested on ‌suspicion of spying for Russia, ⁠gathering intelligence on an individual who was ‌supplying drones and ‌related components to Ukraine.

Sergey N., a Ukrainian national, was arrested in ​Spain, while Alla S., a Romanian national, was arrested in ⁠Germany, a statement by prosecutors said, redacting the ​full names of the suspects in accordance with German privacy laws.

"From ​December 2025, Sergey ‌N. spied on a person in Germany on behalf ⁠of a Russian intelligence service. This person was supplying drones and related ⁠components to Ukraine," the statement said, citing ​the accusations in the arrest warrant.

"To this end, the accused gathered information online ‌and filmed the target's workplace. When Sergey N. moved ‌to Spain, Alla S. took ⁠over his assignment ‌no later ​than March 2026," it added.

(Writing by Matthias WilliamsEditing by Madeline ‌Chambers)



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