{
  "id": 12714880,
  "title": "Russia Conducting Sabotage Operations Against Danish Companies Supplying Ukraine",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/russia-conducting-sabotage-operations-against-danish-companies",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T19:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/russia-conducting-sabotage-operations-against-danish-companies-supplying-ukraine/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Denmark's Police Intelligence Service (PET) revealed that Russia has escalated its hybrid warfare against Western countries, targeting Danish companies that supply goods to Ukraine. Senior analyst Josephine Christensen disclosed this during a national security conference in Copenhagen on October 7. She noted that previously, Russia exhibited interest but lacked the courage to act. However, in the summer, Russia intensified its activities significantly. Pet explained that Russia concluded their previous attempts to sway Western countries against supporting Ukraine were ineffective. Consequently, Moscow is now concentrating on targets that could directly impact the battlefield, primarily weapon production. Christensen emphasized that Russia maintains political control over these operations, while those recruited to execute them are becoming more audacious. She also cited a list published by Russia’s Defense Ministry in April, identifying European drone and component manufacturers as potential military targets. PET reported that Russia is increasingly enlisting untrained operatives, even those with drug addictions and no prior experience, via Telegram and other social media platforms. Recruiting typically starts with minor tasks like surveillance, leading to more direct sabotage attempts if initial efforts fail. According to Christensen, these attackers often hail from various backgrounds – anyone seeking quick financial gain. Denmark's military intelligence service had previously warned of a heightened risk of hybrid attacks from Russia against Western nations. The warning followed Germany's accusation of a potential drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport in August. In September 2025, drone activity disrupted air traffic at six Danish airports, including Copenhagen Airport, which Denmark characterized as a hybrid attack.",
  "summary": "Russia has launched sabotage operations targeting Danish companies that supply goods to Ukraine, according to Denmark’s Police Intelligence Service (PET) , UATV English relays. Josephine Christensen, a senior analyst at PET, said the shift toward direct sabotage represented a significant escalation in Russia’s hybrid warfare against Western countries. She made the remarks at a national security…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}