Poland warns NATO of lethal hybrid attacks from Russia; risk of casualties rising
Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski told the Financial Times that NATO countries should prepare for lethal hybrid attacks from Russia, stating the likelihood of casualties is increasing. This marks an escalation in official rhetoric, shifting from economic and cyber sabotage to potential loss of life. The warning underscores growing concern over Russian covert operations targeting NATO members, though specific incidents or evidence were not detailed.
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Russia Escalates Hybrid Warfare: Lethal Sabotage & Executive Assassination Plots
Russia is escalating its hybrid warfare campaign against NATO members, shifting from economic and cyber sabotage to a claimed intent for lethal attacks and confirmed plots to assassinate European defense industry executives. Polish and Czech intelligence chiefs warn of increasing risk of casualties and sabotage against critical infrastructure, including weapons depots. The specific details of these plots and the extent of their execution remain largely unconfirmed, but the intelligence consensus points to a significant and dangerous escalation.