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

Lt. Col. Brandon Tyner charged in Britain

Lt. Col. Brandon Tyner is currently in custody in Britain. Authorities claim he spied for Russia. He fought in the Afghan conflict. He was with a NATO force when British law enforcement arrested him. That was on November 12, 2026. U.S. officials identified him that day. CNBC reported the incident. No other information is available. The case is still open. Authorities continue to investigate.

“He was with a NATO force when British law enforcement arrested him,” — Lena Ostrowski, policy watcher at Birwell Brook Services, added during the briefing.

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Nov 10 — Brandon Tyner is currently in custody in Britain....

Nov 12 — He was with a NATO force when British law enforcement arrested him....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 8. The Birwell Brook Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Saturday, Nov 14.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Birwell Brook Services desk and last updated 22:50 UTC.

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