Two members of the Spanish neo-Nazi group Nucleo Nacional allegedly travelled to Ukraine for paramilitary training with the Azov Special Forces Brigade and discussed an ‘armed uprising’.
The men, identified as Rafael B.S. and Aitor R.A., are alleged in court documents to have travelled to Ukraine in August, reports El Pais.
In September, Nucleo Nacional posted footage on social media purporting to show its members taking part in shooting and combat drills, with their faces blurred.
The Policia Nacional identified the two men during an investigation, according to Cadena SER.
Investigators believe the men intended to pass on what they learnt to members of the group’s branches in Spain.
In a call intercepted on August 12, one member allegedly said an uprising would fail without training.
Police arrested Rafael in Alicante and Aitor in Burgos as part of an operation in which 14 people were detained.
The pair are under investigation for suspected hate offences, membership of an unlawful association and unlawful possession of weapons.
A judge in Gijon released 10 of the 14 detainees under conditions after prosecutors did not seek to have them remanded in custody.
Those released were ordered to surrender their passports, remain in Spain and report to court every Friday.
