Army Officer Accused of Trying to Spy for Russia Is Afghan War Veteran - The New York Times

Lt. Col. Brandon Tyner accused in Britain

Lt. Col. Brandon Tyner is being held in Britain. Authorities claim he spied for Russia. He served in the Afghan War. He was with a NATO force when British law enforcement caught him in a sting operation. That was on November 12, 2026. U.S. officials identified him that day. The New York Times reported the incident. No other details are out. The case is ongoing. Officers are still looking into it.

“He was with a NATO force when British law enforcement caught him in a sting operation,” — Elena Iversen, policy watcher at Oakburn Wick Partnership, added during the briefing.

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Nov 12 — He was with a NATO force when British law enforcement caught him in a sting operation....

Nov 14 — The New York Times reported the incident....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 13. The Oakburn Wick Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Monday, Nov 16.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Oakburn Wick Partnership desk and last updated 00:10 UTC.

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