Poland detains Ukrainian accused of arson attack in Romania on behalf of Russia

A Ukrainian citizen, Artem S., has been detained in Poland under a European Arrest Warrant issued by Romania for his alleged involvement in an arson attack on a defense company linked to Russia. The attack occurred on September 14 in Brașov, targeting Carfil, a military equipment manufacturer. Romanian authorities believe the fire was part of a sabotage network coordinated from Russia, involving individuals from former Soviet states. The group has been linked to multiple targets across the region. A Polish court will decide on Artem S.'s extradition to Romania. Poland has been a significant target of Russian sabotage efforts, with numerous incidents reported since 2022.