European security services raise alerts over Russian sabotage threats

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Posted Sep 18, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-18-1200
European security services raise alerts over Russian sabotage threats
Photo: Corriere della Sera

European security agencies warn of Russian sabotage risks as strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and Russian fuel refineries intensify.

Security concerns continue across Europe as Danish intelligence warned that Moscow may prepare sabotage operations targeting domestic industrial facilities. Meanwhile, Italian security officials clarified that a Belarusian suspect linked to explosives found at Leipzig airport did not travel through Italy, despite holding an Italian-issued Schengen visa. German investigators previously tied the suspect and a Russian national to the incident.

In the conflict zone, the Russian defense ministry announced a renewed campaign targeting Ukraine's energy network. In response, Ukrainian forces escalated long-range drone strikes on Russian refineries and petroleum infrastructure. The damage has compelled Moscow to import fuel to satisfy domestic consumption demands.

European Union leaders reiterated that hybrid attacks on member state territory will face firm responses.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.

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