Germany investigates Russia links to weapons cache discovered in woods, reports say

German authorities are investigating potential Russian links to a weapons cache discovered last year in the woods. Reports suggest intelligence agencies believe the firearms were intended for assassinations on behalf of Moscow. The cache was placed under surveillance for months after the weapons were rendered inoperable, but no one approached it. Prosecutors are investigating a suspect in Romania, currently detained for planned parcel bomb attacks, who may be connected to this case. This investigation is part of a broader inquiry into alleged Russian attacks on German soil, following previous accusations of plots against German figures.

German authorities have announced that a weapons cache discovered near Berlin last year was intended for use in attacks. A suspect has been arrested in Romania in connection with the find. Germany's interior minister stated that federal prosecutors are investigating the discovery, which involved two handguns and ammunition. The minister indicated that the possibility of "foreign powers" being involved is being considered, and the suspect in Romania possessed "attack plans." The investigation is reportedly focused on intelligence agency activity and the preparation of serious crimes that endanger the state.

German security authorities discovered handguns stashed in a forest near Berlin last year, which they believe were intended for assassinations on behalf of Russian intelligence. The federal public prosecutor's office is investigating the case on suspicion of planning a serious act of violence threatening the state. Germany's domestic intelligence service reportedly believes the weapons cache was set up on orders from Russian services. Potential targets mentioned include defense industry executives, exiled opposition figures, and supporters of Ukraine. One suspect has reportedly been arrested in Romania and may have been responsible for establishing the weapons storage. The Russian embassy did not immediately respond to a request for comment.