Russia's Hybrid War Against NATO Ramping Up: Danish Intelligence
11 hours ago
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- Danish intelligence reports Russia's increasing belligerence, including threats to Danish warships and helicopters in Danish waters.
- Russia is engaging in a 'hybrid war' with NATO, just below the threshold of armed conflict, according to Danish intelligence.
- Russian warships have targeted Danish vessels with tracking radars and weapons, and one Russian warship was anchored in Danish waters for over a week.
- Russia is using military force to intimidate Denmark and pressure it to abandon compliance with Baltic Sea shipping rules.
- Russian hybrid warfare includes cyber attacks, sabotage, GPS jamming, and airspace violations, particularly affecting Poland, Estonia, Finland, and Romania.
- Despite heightened tensions, Danish intelligence assesses the immediate threat of open warfare with Russia as 'none.'
- European officials are investigating whether recent drone sightings over military installations are part of Russian hybrid warfare efforts.
- Recent drone incidents include sightings over Belgium's Elsenborn military base and Munich Airport, leading to flight disruptions.
- Denmark and Norway have also experienced drone-related airport closures, seen as attempts to sow fear.
- A U.S. Navy destroyer has joined NATO's Baltic Sentry operation to defend against drones, marking the first U.S. contribution to this effort.
- While Russia denies involvement, suspicions persist that it is behind the drone incursions, though no concrete evidence has been found.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin joked about the drone incidents, further fueling speculation.
- Many drone sightings may be cases of mistaken identity, similar to past incidents in the U.S.
- Confirmed drone incursions over military bases have rattled Europe, especially amid the ongoing Ukraine war.