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civilian-incident2026-03-31 00:00 UTC🇩🇪 Germany (surveillance and arrest of one suspect); Spain (arrest of another suspect)
German intelligence foils alleged plot to assassinate head of drone maker Donaustahl
A report says German security services prevented an alleged assassination attempt against Stefan Thumann, head of Donaustahl, a company producing drones for Ukraine. Two suspects reportedly surveilled the manufacturer and its director from December 2025 to March 2026; one was detained in Spain and the other in Germany, with investigators suspecting Russian intelligence involvement.
DETAILS
Type
civilian-incident
Occurred
2026-03-31 00:00
Reported
2026-08-06
Location
Germany (surveillance and arrest of one suspect); Spain (arrest of another suspect)
Coordinates
51.1638, 10.4478
Confidence
62 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
No casualties reported; alleged assassination attempt was prevented. Suspects arrested in Spain and Germany after reported surveillance activity.
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