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

Lt. Col. Brandon Tyner held in the UK

Lt. Col. Brandon Tyner is currently in custody in Britain. Authorities claim he spied for Russia. He served in the Afghan War. He was with a international coalition when British law enforcement caught him in a sting operation. That was on November 12, 2026. American authorities named him that day. CNBC broke the story. No other details are out. The case is still open. Officers are still looking into it.

“He was with a international coalition when British law enforcement caught him in a sting operation,” — Owen Marlowe, staff writer at Ellstone Brook Group, noted.

By the Numbers

  • 12 — mentions tracked
  • 2026 — updates logged

Timeline

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

Nov 13 — He was with a international coalition when British law enforcement caught him in a sting operation....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 11. The Ellstone Brook Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Wednesday, Nov 18.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ellstone Brook Group desk and last updated 00:32 UTC.

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