German Spy Chiefs Warn of a Russian Shadow War and Risk of Violent Conflict Germany's spy chiefs told lawmakers Russia is waging a shadow war. Here's what they warned and what a new powers bill would change. Latin Times · Oct 6
European ministers discuss stronger border controls and fast-track migrant returns European interior ministers are meeting in Germany to discuss strengthening border controls and improving rapid response in emergencies The Independent UK · Sep 26
Exploding Packages, Cyberattacks and Sabotage Plots Expose Scale of Russia's War on Europe, ISW Warns The Institute for the Study of War says Germany's attribution of the Leipzig drone incident marks a shift in Europe's willingness to publicly address alleged Russian kinetic and hybrid operations. International Business Times UK · Sep 16
Between peace and war: Germany's battle against hybrid threats Sabotage, espionage, disinformation and drone attacks: hybrid threats are on the rise and hitting Germany on multiple fronts. But how can a country protect itself against attacks that are hard to detect and even harder to fend off? Euronews · Sep 9
Police probe fire at Berlin power station after series of mysterious attacks on grid The incident has escalated security concerns in Germany following accusations of Russian interference The Independent UK · Sep 7
German power grid sabotage attack linked to ‘climate extremism’ German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt on Friday said the evidence in a recent spate of sabotage attacks on power grids across the country points to a militant climate activist. France 24 · Sep 4
Von der Leyen: Russian drone incidents in Europe are the 'new normal' European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe must prepare for a “new era of European security” after Russia was blamed for a drone sabotage incident last month. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the Alliance must have the capabilities it needs to address such threats. Euronews · Sep 2
Germany Formally Blames Russia for Leipzig Airport Drone Bomb Plot Germany formally blamed Russia for a foiled drone bomb plot at Leipzig/Halle Airport and closed a Russian consulate in response. Latin Times · Sep 2
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow responds to Zelensky’s threat to Russian airspace as flights cancelled Russian minister says country 'will not allow any significant disruption to civil aviation' The Independent UK · Sep 2
UK expresses ‘full solidarity’ with Germany over attempted Russian drone attack An explosive-laden drone was discovered near a Ukrainian aircraft at Leipzig-Halle Airport on August 4. Evening Standard · Sep 1
Germany Directly Blames Russia For Attempted Drone Attack At Airport. EU Anticipates 'Clear Response' "The attempted attack at Leipzig Airport on 4 August fits the established pattern of Russian hybrid operations in Europe," said Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt. International Business Times · Sep 1
A secret cache of weapons was found near Berlin. Now, authorities say it was meant for attacks with links to Russian Intelligence: ‘High threat level’ What were they planning to do with them? We Got This Covered · Aug 24
Gun stash in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports Germany seeking to extradite suspect from Romania over guns it is feared could have been used in assassinations The Guardian - UK · Aug 21
Romania holding suspect linked to weapons cache in Germany BERLIN - Romania is holding a suspected “low-level agent” accused of preparing attacks, following the discovery of handguns and ammunition in a forest near Berlin, Germany’s interior minister said Friday. Bangkok Post · Aug 21
Euronews · Aug 18 Germany opens new drone security centre in Saxony-Anhalt amid rising threats The facility will research and test technology designed to detect and counter unauthorised drones around airports, major events and critical infrastructure.
Euronews · Aug 12 Germany beefs up its intelligence services as threat from 'foreign powers' rises German officials accuse Moscow of waging a "hybrid" campaign of sabotage, espionage and disinformation against the country, which is among Ukraine's biggest military supporters in the war with Russia.
The Economic Times · Aug 12 Tension building in the Arctic? Putin warns 'NATO infiltrators'; says 'Russia will respond in kind' Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned that tensions are building in the Arctic and accused NATO of infiltrating the Asia-Pacific region. He also called the seizure of Russian trade vessels by EU countries piracy, warning that Russia would respond in kind if Western countries seize Russian commercial ships.
Euronews · Aug 10 Germany to boost police anti-drone unit after airport incident, government says Germany and other European countries have repeatedly observed UAVs flying over sensitive sites such as airports, military bases and industrial plants.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10 US intelligence ‘believes Russia was behind Leipzig airport drone bomb’ German government talks of a ‘new level of danger’ but declines to say who it thinks was responsible for device
The Economic Times · Aug 9 Germany warns of daily 'hybrid warfare' after suspected drone attack Germany's Interior Minister highlighted the ongoing peril of hybrid warfare, stating that foreign entities are orchestrating covert attacks aimed at destabilizing the nation. In response to escalating threats, including a suspected drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport and drone sightings near military facilities, the government is set to enhance its anti-drone…
Bangkok Post · Aug 7 Germany holds security meeting over explosive drone amid Russia protest BERLIN - Chancellor Friedrich Merz convened Germany's national security council Friday to discuss an explosive-laden drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane and the mid-air collision of another aircraft with an unidentified object this week.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6 Leipzig drone bomb was found near Ukrainian plane carrying ammunition, say police Germany investigating whether foreign state involved as minister says ‘ripped’ detonator stopped device going off
The Independent UK · Aug 6 What to know as Germany investigates an explosive drone at a key cargo airport Authorities have defused a drone with explosives found at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport
Euronews · Aug 6 Explosive drone: Why Leipzig/Halle airport keeps becoming a target for sabotage Leipzig/Halle is one of Europe’s most important cargo airports and a key hub for military transport. After the latest incident, the question arises again: why does this site repeatedly become a focus of suspected sabotage?
The Independent UK · Aug 6 How explosive drone found near runway at German airport sparked fears of another ‘hybrid’ Russian attack on Nato The drone incident was framed as the latest in a series of hybrid attacks across Europe