Romania alleges Moscow-backed network behind September fire near Brasov arms plant

The short version

• Romanian authorities say a Russia-coordinated network was responsible for a September fire at an industrial site near a Brasov weapons factory.[Al Jazeera]
• Romania's anti-organized crime directorate DIICOT says three people were involved: two Belarusians and a Ukrainian living in EU countries. Two were held in Germany and a third remains at large in Poland.[Al Jazeera]
• Russia's embassy called the accusations baseless and said no evidence was presented, while Moscow had not commented immediately on Romania's claim.[Associated Press · Al Jazeera]

Key facts

• Romanian authorities say a Russia-coordinated network was responsible for a September fire at an industrial site near a state-owned weapons factory in Brasov.[Al Jazeera]
• DIICOT said three people were involved in the Brasov fire: two Belarusians and a Ukrainian, all living in EU countries.[Al Jazeera]
• Two suspects were remanded in custody in Germany while preparing similar offenses, and a third remains at large in Poland.[Al Jazeera]
• The Russian Embassy in Romania said its ambassador rejected the accusations as baseless and that no evidence was presented to him.[Associated Press]
• Russia had no immediate comment on Romania's claim and has previously denied similar accusations.[Al Jazeera]

Sources

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• Romania says Russia-run sabotage network set fire near weapons factoryAl Jazeera
• Romanian president calls alleged Russian sabotage plot a ‘grave violation’ of NATO member’s securityAssociated Press · Wire: associated-press