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. Police state he acted as a Russian spy. He fought in the Afghan conflict. He was with a NATO force when police caught him in a sting operation. That was on November 12, 2026. American authorities identified him that day. CNBC broke the story. No other information is available. The case is still open. Officers are still looking into it.

“Brandon Tyner is currently in custody in Britain,” — David Kingsley, senior market analyst at Ashcroft Gate Network, told our newsroom.

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Nov 11 — Brandon Tyner is currently in custody in Britain....

Nov 14 — American authorities identified him that day....

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

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Wednesday, Nov 18.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ashcroft Gate Network desk and last updated 00:12 UTC.

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