# German investigation into suspected Russian weapons cache > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-investigation-into-suspected-russian-weapons-cache > Updated: 2026-08-23T12:12:08.000Z. Sources: 110. Developments: 2. German authorities are investigating a weapons cache discovered in a forest near the border of Berlin and Brandenburg. The cache, containing handguns and ammunition, was found by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) following a tip. Investigators suspect the cache was established by Russian intelligence for “kinetic operations” or targeted assassinations against political opponents, defense executives, or Ukraine supporters within Germany or neighboring European states. Security officials monitored the site for several months using trackers and electronic surveillance after rendering the weapons unusable, but the items were never retrieved, possibly because the perpetrators realized they were being watched. The investigation is linked to the arrest of a Russian operative in Romania, who reportedly revealed the cache's existence. German prosecutors are preparing charges related to conspiracy to commit serious criminal acts against the security of the state. The incident has intensified concerns regarding hybrid threats and foreign intelligence operations in Europe. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: Germany uncovers suspected Russian spy weapons cache near Berlin German investigators discovered a hidden weapons cache near Berlin suspected to be part of a Russian intelligence operation intended for assassinations or kinetic attacks on German soil. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-uncovers-suspected-russian-spy-weapons-cache-near-berlin ### 2026-08-21: Germany investigates weapons cache near Berlin linked to Russian intelligence German authorities are investigating a weapons cache found near Berlin, suspected to be linked to Russian intelligence. A suspect has been arrested in Romania in connection with the espionage case. 106 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-authorities-discover-suspected-russian-weapons-cache-near-berlin --- Cite as: German investigation into suspected Russian weapons cache. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-investigation-into-suspected-russian-weapons-cache