European intelligence and EU officials warn of rising Russian hybrid threats

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
- Corriere della Sera — Guerra Ucraina-Russia, le notizie in diretta | Von der Leyen: «Non tolleriamo attacchi sul suolo Ue, pronti a rispondere». Droni esplosivi a Lipsia: identificati due sospetti, entrambi legati a Mosca
- La Repubblica — Guerra Ucraina - Russia, le news di oggi. Gli 007 della Danimarca: “Mosca pronta a sabotare nostre industrie”
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