Lt. Col. Brandon Tyner held in the UK

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By James Wilson • Updated Nov 13, 2026 at 00:35

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. Police state he spied for Russia. He fought in the Afghan conflict. He was with a international coalition when police arrested him. 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 police arrested him,” — Victor Fenwick, research director at Bramton Brook Network, added during the briefing.

By the Numbers

12 — data points verified
2026 — sources cross-checked

Timeline

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

Nov 11 — He was with a international coalition when police arrested him....

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

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Sunday, Nov 15.

ICYMI: Northern line sees a major disruption

Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bramton Brook Network desk and last updated 22:45 UTC.

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