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Between peace and war: Germany's battle against hybrid threats

Sabotage, espionage, disinformation and drone attacks: hybrid threats are on the rise and hitting Germany on multiple fronts. But how can a country protect itself against attacks that are hard to detect and even harder to fend off?

Euronews

Police probe fire at Berlin power station after series of mysterious attacks on grid

The incident has escalated security concerns in Germany following accusations of Russian interference

The Independent UK

German power grid sabotage attack linked to ‘climate extremism’

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt on Friday said the evidence in a recent spate of sabotage attacks on power grids across the country points to a militant climate activist.

France 24

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Von der Leyen: Russian drone incidents in Europe are the 'new normal'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe must prepare for a “new era of European security” after Russia was blamed for a drone sabotage incident last month. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the Alliance must have the capabilities it needs to address such threats.

Euronews

Germany Formally Blames Russia for Leipzig Airport Drone Bomb Plot

Germany formally blamed Russia for a foiled drone bomb plot at Leipzig/Halle Airport and closed a Russian consulate in response.

Latin Times

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow responds to Zelensky’s threat to Russian airspace as flights cancelled

Russian minister says country 'will not allow any significant disruption to civil aviation'

The Independent UK

UK expresses ‘full solidarity’ with Germany over attempted Russian drone attack

An explosive-laden drone was discovered near a Ukrainian aircraft at Leipzig-Halle Airport on August 4.

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Germany Directly Blames Russia For Attempted Drone Attack At Airport. EU Anticipates 'Clear Response'

"The attempted attack at Leipzig Airport on 4 August fits the established pattern of Russian hybrid operations in Europe," said Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt.

International Business Times

A secret cache of weapons was found near Berlin. Now, authorities say it was meant for attacks with links to Russian Intelligence: ‘High threat level’

What were they planning to do with them?

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Gun stash in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports

Germany seeking to extradite suspect from Romania over guns it is feared could have been used ⁠in assassinations

The Guardian - UK

Romania holding suspect linked to weapons cache in Germany

BERLIN - Romania is holding a suspected “low-level agent” accused of preparing attacks, following the discovery of handguns and ammunition in a forest near Berlin, Germany’s interior minister said Friday.

Bangkok Post

Germany opens new drone security centre in Saxony-Anhalt amid rising threats

The facility will research and test technology designed to detect and counter unauthorised drones around airports, major events and critical infrastructure.

Euronews

Germany beefs up its intelligence services as threat from 'foreign powers' rises

German officials accuse Moscow of waging a "hybrid" campaign of sabotage, espionage and disinformation against the country, which is among Ukraine's biggest military supporters in the war with Russia.

Euronews

Tension building in the Arctic? Putin warns 'NATO infiltrators'; says 'Russia will respond in kind'

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned that tensions are building in the Arctic and accused NATO of infiltrating the Asia-Pacific region. He also called the seizure of Russian trade vessels by EU countries piracy, warning that Russia would respond in kind if Western countries seize Russian commercial ships.

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Euronews

Germany to boost police anti-drone unit after airport incident, government says

Germany and other European countries have repeatedly observed UAVs flying over sensitive sites such as airports, military bases and industrial plants.

The Guardian - UK

US intelligence ‘believes Russia was behind Leipzig airport drone bomb’

German government talks of a ‘new level of danger’ but declines to say who it thinks was responsible for device

The Economic Times

Germany warns of daily 'hybrid warfare' after suspected drone attack

Germany's Interior Minister highlighted the ongoing peril of hybrid warfare, stating that foreign entities are orchestrating covert attacks aimed at destabilizing the nation. In response to escalating threats, including a suspected drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport and drone sightings near military facilities, the government is set to enhance its anti-drone…

Bangkok Post

Germany holds security meeting over explosive drone amid Russia protest

BERLIN - Chancellor Friedrich Merz convened Germany's national security council Friday to discuss an explosive-laden drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane and the mid-air collision of another aircraft with an unidentified object this week.

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The Guardian - UK

Leipzig drone bomb was found near Ukrainian plane carrying ammunition, say police

Germany investigating whether foreign state involved as minister says ‘ripped’ detonator stopped device going off

The Independent UK

What to know as Germany investigates an explosive drone at a key cargo airport

Authorities have defused a drone with explosives found at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport

Euronews

Explosive drone: Why Leipzig/Halle airport keeps becoming a target for sabotage

Leipzig/Halle is one of Europe’s most important cargo airports and a key hub for military transport. After the latest incident, the question arises again: why does this site repeatedly become a focus of suspected sabotage?

The Independent UK

How explosive drone found near runway at German airport sparked fears of another ‘hybrid’ Russian attack on Nato

The drone incident was framed as the latest in a series of hybrid attacks across Europe

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin could attack Nato member to test alliance’s resolve, report on US intel warns

Lithuania also fears Putin may be planning a ‘false flag’ strike on the Baltics

The Times of India

'New level of danger': Explosive drone found near Ukrainian cargo plane at Germany airport

Germany launched a counterterrorism probe after an explosive drone was found near Leipzig/Halle Airport. This incident caused flight disruptions at the major European cargo hub. Investigators are examining potential foreign involvement in this sophisticated operation. A separate DHL cargo plane sustained minor damage after striking an unidentified object. Officials are…

The Conversation

Berlin Pride: ISIS still inspires terrorism in Europe – but who carries out these attacks?

On Sunday, July 26, German police shot dead the suspected perpetrator of a car-ramming attack on Berlin’s Pride march, which had left one dead and 20 injured the day before. The suspect already had a police record due to his previous attempt to join the Islamic State in Syria and…

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