War Without A Declaration: Russia Attacks EU Military Warehouses And Airports Without Pushing The Situation To Open Conflict

The Institute for the Study of War believes that Russia's war against NATO countries has already commenced. Hybrid attacks on airports and military warehouses across European nations are increasingly common. Kremlin expert opinions suggest Moscow operates below the threshold that would trigger NATO's Article 5. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine remarks that his country's NATO membership could serve as a deterrent against further Kremlin provocations.

This perspective aligns with Europe's evolving security architecture. UATV English reports on the hybrid war in Europe and highlights Russian intelligence services' involvement. Russian leader Vladimir Putin warns Europe of war if troops are deployed in Ukraine, during the BRICS summit in New Delhi. He claims that Europe's potential actions would result in a direct conflict with Russia, asserting that Europe aims to revise the outcomes of World War II.

Russian Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev has issued threats to Lithuania, warning of consequences should the country deploy weapons on its soil, including nuclear ones. Medvedev asserts that Russia would not stand by and allow such actions, emphasizing that no other countries would intervene. Amid Russian aggression against Ukraine and the uncertain stance of US President Trump on NATO, European nations are intensifying their defense preparations.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas emphasizes the need to accelerate military readiness given Russia's escalating threats and hybrid attacks. She argues that waiting until 2030 is insufficient. Analyst Viktor Yahun notes that recent incidents, including sabotage operations, cyberattacks, and intelligence-gathering activities, demonstrate Russia's persistent efforts to undermine European stability.

These actions include threats with nuclear weapons. Recent incidents include the discovery of a drone with explosives near a Ukrainian An-124 cargo plane at Leipzig airport, suspecting involvement from the Main Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces General Staff. Another attack occurred in Bulgaria, where explosions and a fire were reported at an Emco warehouse near Tsareva Livada.

The Bulgarian prosecutor's office suspects Russian involvement, citing previous targeting of Emco's enterprises. Poland expects further Russian provocations, with Poland and Ukraine sharing intelligence to identify potential threats.