Poland detains six in alleged Russian intelligence supply network

Poland’s Internal Security Agency detained six people suspected of working for Russian intelligence and supplying Russia with components used in ammunition and weapons systems, Polish officials said November 5. The group includes five Polish nationals aged 25 to 52 and a 37-year-old Russian woman. Special-services coordinator Tomasz Siemoniak said four suspects were placed in pretrial detention and two received preventive measures that do not involve detention. Four, including the Russian woman, were charged with espionage and held for three months, according to the Internal Security Agency. Polish authorities also reported charges against four suspects for acting for the benefit of Russian intelligence against Poland. Officials allege the group illegally bought and transported military-use components, including ammunition parts. The prosecutors’ office put the value of components purchased and transported to Russia at more than 2 million zloty. The allegations have not been established in court. Investigative findings described in the case account say the alleged activity ran from June 2023 to December 2025 and involved Poland, Lithuania and Russia. Suspects allegedly...