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Belarusian arrested for spying at French drone factory

A Belarusian man was detained in France for filming a drone prototype at a factory supplying UAVs to French and Ukrainian armies.

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Friday, 19 June 2026 at 12:25 UTC
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French authorities have arrested a Belarusian citizen accused of espionage after he was caught filming a drone prototype at a factory near Toulouse that supplies UAVs to the French and Ukrainian militaries. The suspect allegedly sent the video to a contact in Russia. The arrest occurred days after unknown assailants threw Molotov cocktails at the same facility. The case highlights ongoing concerns about foreign intelligence targeting French defense infrastructure.
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