US officer arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for Russia

US Army Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Tyner, stationed at a NATO headquarters in the United Kingdom, was arrested on Tuesday near the city of Gloucester on suspicion of spying for Russia. This was reported by the Wall Street Journal, the Jerusalem Post, and Walla.

According to reports, the 41-year-old officer, who has previously served in Afghanistan, Qatar, and Iraq, was apprehended following a sting operation by British authorities, during which he reportedly communicated with officials without realizing their true identities. The headquarters where he was stationed is designed to command NATO land forces during a conflict. His motives and further details regarding the investigation have not yet been released.