They were looking for critical infrastructure across the country: in Poland 16 Russian spies were charged

The results of the investigation of the Poland's internal security agency indicate that from January to March 2023 the group operated in cities across the country: Bala-Podlia, Helm, Medica, Przemysl, Rzeszhv, Warsaw and others. In Poland, 16 suspects were charged, who, according to investigators, could enter the spy network that cooperated with the special services of the Russian Federation. About it reports Sky News.

The results of the investigation of the Poland's internal security agency indicate that the group operated from January to March 2023 in cities across the country. "The suspects, among other things, revealed the objects of critical infrastructure, including military facilities and seaports. They informed their clients about the results of intelligence for the reward," the publication said.

The Polish Prosecutor's Office stated that 16 people were part of the spy network that cooperated with the Russian special service. It is reported that the defendants "conducted intelligence and propaganda activities against Poland and prepared sabotage on behalf of Russian intelligence.

" A little information has been published about the suspects themselves, except that these are foreign citizens "from the eastern border" are suspected of activities in the interests of external intelligence against the interests of the Republic of Poland, for these actions there is a punishment in the form of imprisonment for up to 10 years. The accused "worked" in Bala-Podlya, Helmi, Doctors, Przemysli, Rzeszhav, Warsaw and other cities of the country, the investigation said.