Arms cache found near Berlin linked to Russia

In late August 2026, German authorities discovered a hidden weapons cache in a forest near Berlin, according to media reports. The find included handguns that are suspected to be of Russian origin, and investigators are looking into possible links to Russian intelligence activities. The federal prosecutor's office has opened an investigation against a suspect in connection with the secret depot.

Alexander Dobrindt, a German politician, commented on the discovery, speaking of a "high threat level." The case has drawn attention due to the alleged Russian connection, though details about the suspect and the exact nature of the alleged espionage links have not been fully disclosed.