Recent reporting from Albanian outlets describes an incident in Gramsci where individuals allegedly tried to breach an arms factory. The early accounts suggest that the group targeted a facility involved in the production of ammunition and weapons used by NATO forces. Local observers say security staff intervened as the intruders pressed forward, and a confrontation ensued. One person described by Albanian media as a foreign national used a gas spray during the clash, escalating tensions at the entrance of the facility.
According to a separate account from Bota Sot, the incident did not end with the attempted break-in. Police stopped a nearby Chevrolet carrying other suspected participants. Journalists reported that two of the detainees held Russian citizenship, while a third individual was identified as Ukrainian. In addition to their arrest, sources indicate the group possessed a drone and had been taking photographs of the plant. The reporting suggests the detainees appeared to have precise knowledge about the factory’s operations, a detail that raised questions about the attackers’ intentions and capabilities (Albanian Daily News; Bota Sot).
There was also mention that the Russian Embassy in Tirana was contacted about the case. DE/A News reported that the diplomatic mission had not received a formal notice of the detentions at that time, leaving questions about official awareness and diplomatic engagement. The evolving story highlights how quickly information can circulate and how it is filtered through different channels before a complete picture emerges (Albanian Daily News; DEA News).
Earlier reports noted related activity involving Russian nationals in another European context, adding to the broader narrative about cross-border security and information gathering near sensitive facilities. Observers stressed the importance of verifying details through multiple sources as investigators work to establish the sequence of events, the perpetrators’ motives, and any potential links to broader operations. The situation underscores ongoing concerns about security around arms-related sites and the role that verified intelligence plays in shaping public understanding (Estonian media reporting context).