Key facts
- Russia is recruiting Danish citizens to plan sabotage against Danish defense firms.
- The targeted companies have ties to Ukraine.
- Russia's intelligence services are actively preparing sabotage acts against Denmark's defense industry.
- Recruitment attempts have been observed on social media and gaming platforms.
- Recruits are asked to photograph companies or infrastructure.
Russia is attempting to recruit Danish citizens to help plan sabotage operations targeting Danish defense companies that have ties to Ukraine, Denmark's national security and intelligence service (PET) announced. The warning comes amid broader concerns over Moscow's hybrid warfare tactics, following Germany's accusation of a Russian drone attack attempt at Leipzig Airport. PET chief Emil Gresholm stated that Russian intelligence services are actively preparing sabotage acts against Denmark's defense industry, with recruitment attempts observed on social media and gaming platforms. Recruits are tasked with gathering information, such as photographing companies or infrastructure, which could be used in planning sabotage. Western officials have noted an increase in suspected Russian-linked sabotage, arson, and cyberattacks across Europe.