Archive · 20 Aug 2025
German Prosecutors Charge Russian with Embassy Attack Planning
German authorities have accused a Russian man of planning to attack the Israeli embassy in Berlin.
The man, identified as Akhmad E., allegedly learned how to make explosives online, but couldn't get the parts.
Prosecutors believe he also wanted to join ISIS and was on his way to Pakistan for training when he was arrested in February.
He is also accused of translating ISIS propaganda.
The charges against him include preparing a violent act and attempting to join a terrorist group.
German prosecutors charged a Russian national with planning an attack.
The alleged target was the Israeli embassy in Berlin.
The accused, identified as Akhmad E., allegedly sought to join ISIS.
He was arrested at Berlin airport in February and is accused of translating propaganda.
Charges include preparing a violent act and attempting to join a terrorist group.
- Who
- Akhmad E., a Russian national.
- What
- A Russian national was charged with planning an attack on the Israeli embassy and trying to join ISIS.
- When
- Arrested in February, charged on August 7.
- Where
- Berlin, Germany.
- Why
- Prosecutors suspect he was planning an attack and attempting to join ISIS for military training.
- Accused
- Akhmad E.
- Nationality
- Russian
- Target
- Israeli Embassy in Berlin
- Charges
- Preparing a serious act of violence, attempting to join a terrorist group
- ISIS connection
- Attempted to join for military training
- Arrest location
- Berlin Airport