Russia steps up sabotage campaign against Danish companies supplying Ukraine, intelligence service says

Russia is intensifying its sabotage campaign against Danish firms that provide supplies to Ukraine, according to Denmark's Security and Intelligence Service, Reuters reveals. Senior analyst Josephine Christensen disclosed at a security conference in Copenhagen that the campaign increased in early summer, marking a significant escalation in Moscow's hybrid warfare efforts. The Russian authorities now focus on targets directly impacting Ukraine's front line, primarily weapons production, Christensen explained.

The GRU recruits individuals via Telegram and social media, employing a step-by-step approach, starting with gathering information and taking photos, before advancing to sabotage activities. These recruits can range from random individuals, including homeless people and drug addicts, to those seeking quick money. If one individual fails, the GRU swiftly assigns another until success is achieved.

The European Union is considering potential responses to a hypothetical large-scale hybrid attack by Russia, following a drone with a detonator discovered near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft in Germany in early August. Similar incidents have been reported in Poland and Slovakia, with authorities suspecting possible Russian involvement.

Denmark asserts that Russian intelligence is targeting Danish defense companies aiding Ukraine, recruiting locals through social media and gaming platforms. Estonia accuses Russia of instigating an arson attack on drone manufacturer Milrem Robotics, while Polish officials suspect sabotage after a fire at a Starlink station supplying internet to the Ukrainian military.