WorldUkrainian suspect in alleged Russia-linked assassination attempt detained in Poland

Poland’s Internal Security Agency says it detained 63-year-old Ukrainian citizen Serhiy P. in Warsaw over an alleged attempt to assassinate a Ukrainian arms-industry representative in Irpin. Investigators say he allegedly acted for Russian secret services; the remotely triggered explosive failed, and he fled to Poland. He faces attempted-murder and explosives charges and three months of pretrial detention.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-08-20 15:02Original