European security agencies raise alerts over Russian sabotage and hybrid threats

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Posted Sep 19, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-19-0000
European security agencies raise alerts over Russian sabotage and hybrid threats
Photo: Corriere della Sera

European security services raise alerts following warnings from Danish intelligence regarding potential Russian industrial sabotage and hybrid threats across the bloc.

European security services have heightened alert levels following warnings from Danish intelligence that Moscow is preparing industrial sabotage against domestic targets. The alert coincides with progress in the investigation into explosive devices discovered at Leipzig airport, where authorities identified two suspects linked to Russia. One suspect, a Belarusian national, acquired a Schengen visa issued by Italian administrative channels, though security officials confirmed he did not enter Italy.

Concurrently, Russia announced renewed strikes targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure following Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian fuel refineries. Responding to rising hybrid risks across the bloc, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated, "We will not tolerate attacks on EU soil, ready to respond."

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.

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