European intelligence and EU officials warn of rising Russian hybrid threats

Nexus Europa Newsroom
Posted Sep 17, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-17-1830
European intelligence and EU officials warn of rising Russian hybrid threats
Photo: Corriere della Sera

European security agencies warn of Russian hybrid threats following sabotage warnings in Denmark, suspect identifications in Germany, and Russian energy strikes in Ukraine.

European security agencies and officials have raised concerns regarding hybrid warfare tactics attributed to Moscow. Danish intelligence warned of potential Russian sabotage targeting domestic industries, while German investigators identified two suspects connected to explosive devices found at Leipzig airport. Italian security sources clarified that one suspect, a Belarusian national holding an Italian Schengen visa, did not enter the passport-free zone via Italy.

Addressing the incidents, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the bloc "will not tolerate attacks on EU territory" and remains ready to respond. Meanwhile, fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces continues to intensify. Russia's defence ministry launched a fresh campaign targeting Ukraine's energy grid, framing it as retaliation for Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian oil facilities.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.

Sources

Earlier coverage

Share