Russia accused of sabotage attacks across Europe
Across August and into September, European defence and military supplier sites saw a cluster of sabotage incidents, including an explosive-packed drone found at Leipzig airport that Germany blamed on Russia, factory fires in Italy, Bulgaria and Estonia, and attempted arson in Slovakia and Poland. Some countries have publicly blamed Russia, others are still investigating, and arrests were made in several cases. Analysts describe a concentrated campaign that may be coercive signalling or probing Nato weaknesses, and warn such deniable attacks and accidents could force stronger security responses or risk unintended escalation.
Multiple European defence sites suffered suspected sabotage this summer.
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Europe faced a summer of record heat while Russia focused on its war in Ukraine. Ukraine's strikes inside Russia and increased Western support preceded a rise in sabotage against defence sites. Investigations may confirm responsibility and…
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