Germany MAD report: Kremlin sabotage pattern, Chinese drones over Bundeswehr bases

Germany's military counterintelligence (MAD) published its first mandated annual report, formally documenting a pattern of Russian sabotage—including paid arsonists—and Chinese drone overflights of Bundeswehr facilities. The report codifies an established threat baseline into statutory record, signaling heightened official recognition of hybrid threats. Uncertainty remains on attribution specifics and operational impact.