German authorities investigate over 100 suspected foreign sabotage incidents
German security agencies are investigating more than 100 suspected foreign sabotage cases, including drone incursions and a concealed weapons cache near Berlin.
German security agencies across multiple federal states are examining more than 100 incidents suspected of being orchestrated by foreign powers, primarily focusing on Russian covert networks. Reported activities encompass unauthorized drone flights over military installations and critical infrastructure, railway sabotage, and targeted disinformation campaigns.
Investigations have intensified following the discovery of a concealed weapons cache containing two loaded handguns on the outskirts of Berlin, which intelligence services suspect was established for potential kinetic operations. Officials are also analyzing a failed explosive drone strike near Ukrainian cargo planes at Leipzig Airport. Security authorities warn that these coordinated hybrid tactics aim to disrupt critical national infrastructure and destabilize democratic institutions.
Sources: Correctiv, Der Standard, Die Zeit, FAZ, Tagesschau