GRU Unit 29155, known for its deadly operations, made headlines after blowing up ammunition warehouses in Czechia with the help of Elena and Nikolai Šapošnikov, a family of deep-cover spies turned arms dealers. The couple, operating outside diplomatic cover, ran a hotel in Greece that served as a safehouse for the notorious assassination squad. The Šapošnikovs, who facilitated bombings in Czechia and Bulgaria, were revealed to be closely tied to the GRU, with Elena even receiving a Hero of Russian Federation award from Putin. This explosive story uncovers a web of espionage, sabotage, and intrigue, shedding light on the Šapošnikovs’ role in facilitating dangerous GRU missions.
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