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Russia planning to increase 'hybrid warfare' activity in Europe, Ukrainian intelligence warns

The Russian special services are targeting military facilities, critical infrastructure, and communication systems, Ukraine's military intelligence service (HUR) warned.

Russia planning to increase 'hybrid warfare' activity in Europe, Ukrainian intelligence warns

Ukrainian military intelligence has warned that Russia's secret services are planning to increase hybrid warfare activity in Europe in an effort to undermine aid to Ukraine and weaken NATO capabilities. The Kremlin aims to carry out operations, including sabotage, by involving agents recruited by the GRU and FSB in European countries.

Targeted areas include military facilities, critical infrastructure, communication systems, and Starlink satellite internet receiving stations. Polish authorities suspect Russia may be behind a recent fire at a Starlink ground station in Poland, which could have disrupted internet access for Ukrainian forces. European governments are preparing for possible Russian hybrid attacks, including drones, missiles, sabotage, and cyberattacks, as part of their efforts to pressure NATO countries over their support for Ukraine.

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