Austria Expels 3 Russian Diplomats Over Suspected Espionage
Austria expelled three Russian diplomats over suspected espionage activities, citing an 'antenna forest' on rooftops that could be used for signals intelligence. The expulsions bring the total number of Russian diplomats expelled by Austria since 2020 to 14.
Austria has expelled three Russian diplomats due to suspected espionage activities. The decision was made amid concerns about surveillance equipment installed on diplomatic buildings in Vienna. Austrian authorities declared the diplomats persona non grata, citing an 'antenna forest' on rooftops used for signals intelligence. The expulsions bring the total number of Russian diplomats expelled by Austria since 2020 to 14. Vienna has been identified as a key hub for Russian intelligence operations in Europe, with hundreds of Russian diplomatic staff still present in the city. Russian diplomatic sites are equipped with satellite dishes used to intercept communications across NATO, the Middle East, and Africa.
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