US Soldier Accused of Spying For Russia Identified
Summary
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Brandon Tyner was arrested in England on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service and obtaining or disclosing protected information. U.S. and British authorities are investigating, and officials said they expect to pursue a U.S. military prosecution; no information is believed to have reached Russian operatives.Key Facts
- Tyner was arrested Tuesday while assigned to NATO’s Allied Rapid Reaction Corps in England.
- He joined the Army in 2008 and had served in Afghanistan, Iraq and Qatar.
- Tyner was promoted to lieutenant colonel in 2024 and received military commendations, including the Bronze Star Medal.
- British police arrested him after a joint investigation involving the FBI and U.S. military officials.
- The allegations involve suspected assistance to a foreign intelligence service and the handling of protected information.
- A U.S. official said authorities believe no information was transferred to Russian operatives.
- U.S. authorities are expected to seek Tyner’s transfer for prosecution under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied Russia had any connection to Tyner.
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