# Security incidents involving Russian interests in Poland > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/security-incidents-involving-russian-nationals-in-poland > Updated: 2026-11-04T16:45:09.000Z. Sources: 50. Developments: 4. Polish authorities have addressed several separate incidents involving Russian interests. In October 2026, the Internal Security Agency announced the detention of a second suspect, Mahmud A., a 22-year-old Georgian citizen, in connection with the June murder of Russian critic Robert Kuzovkov in Biała Podlaska. The victim, also known as Semion Skrepecki, was shot five times. Mahmud A. is accused of complicity in the murder by assisting the primary suspect, Elnur A., and faces additional charges for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. Separately, police in Świdnica detained 55-year-old Russian national Aleksander Maszowiec on suspicion of espionage. He was observed photographing railway crossings and communication facilities using professional equipment. Forensic examination of seized electronic devices revealed hundreds of thousands of files containing imagery of strategic transport and communication hubs across Poland and other countries. Maszowiec is charged under Article 130, paragraph 1 of the Polish Penal Code for activities on behalf of a foreign intelligence service. While a court has ordered him to be held in custody for three months, his sister, Ksenia Suchorukowa, has disputed the allegations, calling them “absurd and terrifying” and stating that photographing trains and aircraft is a long-standing hobby. In a further development, the Internal Security Agency arrested six individuals suspected of spying for Russia and supplying the Russian military with strategic components. The group consists of five Polish citizens, aged 25 to 52, and a 37-year-old Russian national. Between October 21 and November 2, 2026, authorities conducted searches at 21 locations across the Warmian-Masurian, Pomeranian, and Greater Poland voivodeships. The group allegedly operated from June 2023 until December 2025, moving materials such as shell casings and projectiles through Poland, Lithuania, and Russia using vehicles with hidden compartments. Four suspects, including the Russian national, face espionage charges and have been placed in three-month investigative detention. ## Claims - A 55-year-old Russian citizen was arrested in Świdnica, Poland. (reported by 18 sources) - The group included five Polish citizens and one 37-year-old Russian woman. (reported by 13 sources) - The suspect was found with hundreds of thousands of files containing photos of strategic infrastructure. (reported by 18 sources) - A court ordered the suspect to be held in custody for three months. (reported by 17 sources) - Four of the suspects have been placed in preventive detention. (reported by 10 sources) - The photographed locations include sites both in Poland and in other countries. (reported by 8 sources) - The arrest occurred during police patrols following a football match in Świdnica. (reported by 8 sources) - The group allegedly supplied military components like shell casings and projectiles to Russia. (reported by 7 sources) - Authorities searched 21 locations across three Polish voivodeships. (reported by 7 sources) - The suspect is charged under Article 130, paragraph 1 of the Polish Penal Code. (reported by 5 sources) - The crime carries a potential prison sentence of at least five years. (reported by 4 sources) - The criminal activity allegedly took place between June 2023 and December 2025. (reported by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-11-04: Poland detains six suspects for alleged espionage and military supply to Russia Poland's Internal Security Agency detained six people, including five Poles and one Russian, for allegedly spying for Russia and illegally supplying military components for weapons and ammunition. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/europol-targets-international-criminal-groups-in-netherlands-and-germany ### 2026-11-02: Poland arrests Russian national for alleged espionage A Russian national has been arrested in Świdnica, Poland, on espionage charges after authorities found photos of critical infrastructure. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-arrests-russian-national-for-alleged-espionage ### 2026-10-30: Poland arrests Russian citizen on suspected espionage charges A 55-year-old Russian man was arrested in Świdnica, Poland, for suspected espionage after police found hundreds of thousands of photos of strategic infrastructure on his devices. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-police-arrest-russian-national-for-suspected-espionage ### 2026-10-22: Poland detains second suspect in killing of Russian critic Polish authorities have arrested a 22-year-old Georgian citizen for complicity in the June murder of Russian critic Robert Kuzovkov in Biała Podlaska. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-arrests-second-suspect-in-killing-of-russian-artist --- Cite as: Security incidents involving Russian interests in Poland. 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