Sweden thwarts Russian covert plot as Ukraine faces air defense shortages

Swedish security officials have disrupted a covert Russian espionage operation aimed at swaying national policy and damaging the reputation of Sweden, NATO, and the European Union. According to Swedish counterintelligence, the plot involved an operative functioning within a foreign diplomatic mission in the country.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian military forces face ongoing challenges along the front lines, struggling with severe manpower shortages and acute deficits in air defense missiles. Russian troops continue deploying long-range strike drones and cruise missiles, exploiting gaps in Ukraine's defensive shield. Analysts warn that potential further mobilization by Moscow could compound Ukraine's personnel disadvantages, even as both nations expand their use of long-range strike capabilities.

Sources: Morgunblaðið, Vísir