- Germany's military has officially raised its assessment of the threat of Russian sabotage against its personnel and facilities to "significant", marking the second-highest threat level for the first time.
- The escalation follows recent security incidents, including the discovery of an explosive-laden drone near Wunstorf air base in September and a suspected drone attack attempt at Leipzig/Halle Airport in August.
- A defence ministry spokesperson confirmed the overall threat facing the armed forces, amid heightened European concerns over Russian cyberattacks, disruption, and covert operations.
- The warning aligns with recent statements from foreign intelligence chief Martin Jaeger, who alerted that Germany is in a "shadow war" with Russia and risks being drawn into an active military conflict.
- Similar threats have been reported by other European allies, with Denmark and Lithuania noting suspected Russian-linked attempts to target infrastructure and companies involved in supporting Ukraine.
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