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The plot to kill Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger has been hidden, reports CNN.
US intelligence discovered earlier this year that Russia planned to assassinate the chief executive of German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall, which produces artillery shells and military vehicles for Ukraine, CNN reported Thursday, citing five unidentified officials of the US and the West. The plot to kill Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger was part of a series of plans by the Russian government to assassinate defense industry executives in Europe who supported Ukraine’s war effort, according to CNN.
The United States notified Germany, the report said, adding that German security services were able to protect Armin Papperger. Rheinmetall said in a statement that “Necessary measures are always taken” in regular consultation with security authorities. The company is one of the largest producers of artillery shells and tanks in the world. It began ramping up production after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. In February, Rheinmetall announced plans to open a munitions factory in Ukraine.
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