Russian hybrid attacks ramp up across Europe
Russia’s continued campaign of hybrid attacks on Europe is provoking concern at the highest levels of the European Union and NATO as threats escalate in both frequency and severity.
TL;DR
- A Russian drone shot down over Lithuania contained an explosive device, which was neutralized.
- Denmark reported a Russian frigate fired flares at a military helicopter without warning.
- EU officials state these incidents are calculated attempts by Russia to destabilize Europe, not accidents.
- A Russian drone struck a Ukrainian railway station near where former CIA Director David Petraeus and former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson were present.
- U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander believes Russia is testing NATO defenses to gauge preparedness.
- Despite incursions, Russia and NATO are not seen as being on the brink of hot conflict.
- Other incidents include a suspected drone crash near a German military base and previous drone discoveries in Germany and Poland.