Rüstungsindustrie im Visier: Nachrichtendienst: Russland plant Sabotage in Dänemark

Danish authorities have uncovered plans and preparations for Russian sabotage in Denmark, according to a report in "Berlingske" newspaper. The chief of espionage defense at the Danish domestic intelligence and security service, Emil Græsholm, told the newspaper that the primary goal is to halt specific deliveries of defense equipment to Ukraine.

These targets include defense industry companies with ties to military aid to Ukraine, said Græsholm. The purpose is also to instill fear in Denmark, so that it ceases to support Ukraine and does not enhance its own defense capabilities. Usually, the intelligence service operates under the radar - but not this time: "The selection of targets and preparations are so specific that we believe it is necessary to inform the public that a threat exists which must be taken seriously", Græsholm said.

"Berlingske" told him arson could be a possible target of Russian plans. The defense industry companies were asked to tighten their security measures. Russian intelligence is also trying to recruit "ordinary Danes" for its plans - often without these people knowing they were working for Moscow. "This could involve taking photos or videos of companies or facilities that could be used for sabotage plans", said Græsholm.

He urged Danes to be suspicious of such requests. PET expects the threat "to grow in scope and complexity", said Græsholm. "They are targeting Ukrainian defense armament manufacturers in Denmark", he said. "But we can see that Russia is generally interested in the Danish defense industry."