Ukrainians Charged in Romania Over Explosive Packages Linked to Russian Intelligence Services

In a significant development, Romanian prosecutors have formally accused two citizens of Ukraine in a case involving 'explosive' packages that are suspected to have been orchestrated with the aid of Russian intelligence services. This information was reported by Balkan Insight.

On April 6, Romanian law enforcement authorities charged the two Ukrainians, aged 23 and 24, with attempted sabotage and complicity in such actions. The investigation pertains to the delivery of explosive packages to Europe, which have become part of a coordinated effort by Russian intelligence services.

According to the Romanian Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT), the suspects delivered two explosive packages to a Nova Poshta branch in Bucharest in October 2025. These actions raised serious concerns among law enforcement officials, as there was a genuine risk of a fire that could threaten national security. This concern was heightened by the fact that the delivery point was located on the first floor of a seven-story residential building in a densely populated area of central Bucharest.

Since their arrest in October 2025, the two Ukrainians have been held in custody. Their apprehension occurred in collaboration with Polish law enforcement, which simultaneously detained six other individuals in Poland. If found guilty, the suspects face up to ten years in prison.

This case is part of a broader context, as in mid-March of this year, a trial began in Germany involving Ukrainians who were allegedly preparing a route for delivering 'explosive' packages on behalf of Russian intelligence services. These events indicate a growing involvement of Ukrainians in matters related to terrorism and organized crime across Europe.

At the beginning of March, cases against five individuals, including Ukrainians, were transferred to court in Lithuania on similar charges. These incidents raise serious questions about security and the potential threats posed by the activities of Russian intelligence services within Europe.

Furthermore, on October 13, 2025, it was revealed that a couple of Russian citizens, Igor and Irina R., were charged in Poland with espionage on behalf of the FSB and involvement in preparing explosives intended to be sent via courier package. The investigation established that they were gathering information on Russian opposition figures in Poland and, along with others, participated in sending a package containing explosive substances, which was intercepted in time by intelligence services.

Thus, the situation in Romania and other European countries highlights an escalating threat from organized crime and terrorism linked to the activities of Russian intelligence services, necessitating close attention from law enforcement agencies and the international community.