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Gun stash discovered in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports

The Guardian UK · 21 August 2026 at 11:13

Gun stash discovered in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports

Authorities believe handguns found in forest near Berlin were ⁠to be used ⁠to carry out assassinations for Russian intelligence, Sueddeutsche reports German security authorities discovered handguns stashed in ⁠a forest near Berlin last year that they believe were ⁠to be used ⁠to carry out assassinations on behalf of Russian intelligence, Süddeutsche Zeitung reported on ⁠Friday.

The Russian embassy did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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Gun stash discovered in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports

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