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Czech security threats from Russia and China

5 clusters · 23 sources · last updated

Latest: Czech Republic tightens notification rules for Russian diplomats

The Czech Security Information Service (BIS) continues to identify Russia and China as primary actors conducting espionage and hybrid warfare, describing the current security environment as one of the most significant si

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Russia-Ukraine conflict and escalating European hybrid war

23 clusters · 371 sources · last updated

Latest: Russia suspected of escalating hybrid attacks across Europe

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate through intensified territorial combat and long-range strikes, while the theater expands into a broader European hybrid war. Intelligence assessments suggest

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Russia-Europe tensions escalate over hybrid attacks

13 clusters · 237 sources · last updated

Latest: NATO faces high tension from Russian hybrid activities, warns Cavo Dragone

Diplomatic tensions between Russia and European nations have escalated following a series of hybrid warfare incidents. In Germany, Berlin attributed a drone and explosive attack at the Leipzig/Halle airport to Moscow, an

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Germany and allies respond to Leipzig drone attack

22 clusters · 814 sources · last updated

Latest: EU member states divided over Russian tourist visas

Following the August 4, 2026, explosive drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport targeting a Ukrainian Antonov An-124, Germany is accelerating security upgrades. The drone, which contained approximately 1.8 kg of Semtex,

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Russian intelligence operations in Europe

2 clusters · 31 sources · last updated

Latest: Russian spy network uncovered in Italian and Vatican embassies

Recent investigations have uncovered Russian intelligence operations targeting European infrastructure and diplomatic missions. In Romania, authorities detained a 40-year-old Russian citizen, Ivan Kuțenko, for allegedl

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Russian espionage and sabotage involving Bulgarian nationals

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Bulgaria criticized for omitting Russia in Leipzig sabotage response

Allegations of Russian-linked intelligence operations involving Bulgarian nationals have emerged in the United Kingdom and Germany. In the UK, Bulgarian emigrants face accusations of espionage and planning a contract kil

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Russian assassination plot against German drone CEO

3 clusters · 25 sources · last updated

Latest: German arms manufacturer Stefan Thumann claims Russian assassination plot

German security agencies and international police intercepted a Russian intelligence plot to assassinate Stefan Thumann, the CEO of drone manufacturer Donaustahl. The operation reportedly began with surveillance of Thuma

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German Drone Threats – Leipzig/Halle & Mechernich

3 clusters · 376 sources · last updated

Latest: Leipzig/Halle Airport drone attack linked to Russian GRU

Following the official attribution of the August 4 hybrid attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport to Russia, German authorities have identified two suspects involved in the drone incident. The first is a Belarusian citizen holdi

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Emko military plant explosion investigation

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Bulgaria: Controlled ammunition detonations scheduled near EMKO plant

An investigation is underway following explosions and a fire at the Emko military plant in Belitsa, Bulgaria. The Gabrovo District Prosecutor’s Office has classified the incident as arson, noting that the explosions caus

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