# Russian hybrid warfare and intelligence operations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/russian-hybrid-warfare-and-intelligence-operations > Updated: 2026-09-27T14:45:50.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Tensions regarding Russian hybrid warfare and intelligence operations have escalated across Europe. Following an investigation into a drone-related sabotage attempt at Leipzig/Halle airport, the German government began considering increased intelligence sharing with Ukraine and expanding the powers of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND) to include active measures like computer infiltration. Diplomatic friction increased as Germany announced the closure of the Russian Consulate General in Bonn and the Russian House cultural center in Berlin. Meanwhile, NATO members reported drone incursions in Estonian and Romanian airspace. In Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported intensified Russian efforts involving the cloning of official government websites to conduct information-psychological operations. Additionally, an individual in the Lviv region was apprehended for allegedly attempting to provide locations of a drone manufacturing facility to the Russian FSB to facilitate missile strikes. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-27: Ukraine reports Russian cyber disinformation and espionage efforts Ukraine's SBU reports a dual threat from Russian intelligence involving the cloning of state media for disinformation and the arrest of a collaborator accused of targeting drone production sites. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ukraine-reports-russian-cyber-disinformation-and-espionage-efforts ### 2026-09-01: Germany considers intelligence sharing with Ukraine following Russian sabotage claims Germany is considering sharing military target intelligence with Ukraine and expanding BND intelligence powers following a Russian-linked drone sabotage attempt at Leipzig/Halle airport. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nato-airspace-violated-by-drones-in-estonia-and-romania --- Cite as: Russian hybrid warfare and intelligence operations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/russian-hybrid-warfare-and-intelligence-operations