French and German Detained at Baikonur Cosmodrome
Alleged Espionage Attempt Foiled
Russian Authorities Investigate Incident
Two individuals, one French and one German, have been detained at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on suspicion of espionage.
The incident occurred on Monday, January 9th, when the two men were found taking photographs of restricted areas of the cosmodrome.
The cosmodrome is a major launch site for Russian space missions, and is also used by other countries for commercial launches.
The two men were detained by Russian security forces and are currently being held for questioning.
The Russian authorities are investigating the incident and have not yet released any further details.
The French and German governments have both confirmed that their citizens have been detained, but have not commented further.
The incident is likely to further strain relations between Russia and the West, which have been deteriorating in recent years.
