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Poland says it thwarted a Russian plot to kill an American citizen in Warsaw
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Claudia Ciobanu, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the plot and the individual involved can be found through KSAT 12's reporting on the incident, which includes statements from Polish officials and background on similar incidents in Europe.
Details are emerging about a disrupted plot. An individual with ties to the US was the target of a planned attack in a European city. Authorities in Poland took action to prevent the incident from occurring.
The Polish government has shared information about the thwarted plot, which allegedly involved recruitment by a foreign secret service. This incident is notable due to the target's connection to the US. Further information about the plot and the individual involved can be found through KSAT 12's reporting on the incident, which includes statements from Polish officials and background on similar incidents in Europe.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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