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WorldPublished: 3 September 2026 at 16:25

Latvian citizen living in Russia accused of sabotage attempt at Leipzig airport

Latvia's State Security Service has confirmed that the man accused of attempting to organize a sabotage act at Leipzig airport is a Latvian citizen who has lived permanently in Russia for several years. No further official details have been released.

Foto: LSM (rus)

Latvia's State Security Service (SGB/VDD) has confirmed that the individual accused of attempting to organize a sabotage act at Leipzig airport in Germany holds Latvian citizenship.

According to the agency, the man has been living permanently in Russia for several years already. No additional information about the suspect, his alleged connection to the planned act, or the further progress of the case has been made public so far.

The security service's statement confirms only the man's Latvian citizenship and his residence in Russia, while further details of the accusation stem from foreign reporting on the case.

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