Europe: Russia Targets Defense Industry Leaders, According to Financial Times

Russia is intensifying sabotage and assassination operations against leaders and executives of the European defense industry, according to Western intelligence services. Attacks attributed to Russia include a drone attempt in Germany, a fire in Estonia, and sabotage acts in Poland, including a thwarted assassination attempt. Russia has reportedly ordered the expansion of hybrid operations targeting civilian sites and business leaders to deter cooperation with Ukraine. The Russian plans are often carried out amateurishly, making it difficult for intelligence agencies to identify threats.