Tensions between Lithuania and Belarus have escalated as Belarusian weather balloons, used for cigarette smuggling, have repeatedly forced the closure of Lithuania's main airport, with Lithuania accusing Belarus of a hybrid attack aimed at disrupting its economy and security. Lithuania has responded with security measures and offers to develop technology to counter such disruptions.
Tensions between Lithuania and Belarus have escalated as Belarusian weather balloons, used for cigarette smuggling, have repeatedly disrupted Vilnius airport, leading Lithuania to consider border closures and develop advanced airspace security measures amid accusations of hybrid attacks.
Lithuania has authorized shooting down balloons crossing from Belarus, considering it a hybrid attack and has temporarily closed its border, amid increased tensions and airspace incursions linked to hybrid warfare tactics by Russia and Belarus.
Unidentified drones have been seen over Danish military sites, including the largest base, in what Denmark describes as a 'hybrid attack' with possible Russian involvement, prompting airport closures and heightened security measures.
Unidentified drones have been sighted near Denmark's military and civilian airports, including Karup air base, leading to multiple airport closures and prompting authorities to describe the incidents as 'hybrid attacks,' with Prime Minister Frederiksen calling Monday's events the most serious attack on Danish infrastructure to date.
Unidentified drones were sighted over Denmark's largest military base and other sites, prompting investigations and accusations of hybrid attacks, with Denmark suggesting possible Russian involvement, though Russia denies any involvement. The incidents have heightened security concerns and led to increased EU efforts to develop anti-drone defenses.
Unexplained drone overflights over Denmark, including sensitive military and civilian sites, are suspected to be part of a hybrid attack by a professional actor, possibly linked to Russia, prompting increased security measures and NATO consultations.
Finland has decided to close its eastern border with Russia again, just hours after reopening it, due to a spike in migrant crossings that Helsinki has labeled a Russian hybrid attack. The border will be closed from Friday until January 14. Finland had partially eased the closure to assess the situation but had to cancel the plan when migrants resumed entering immediately after restrictions were lifted. The Finnish border guard reported that at least 40 people had crossed into Finland to seek asylum since the border was opened. Finland accuses Russia of orchestrating the migration crisis to exert political pressure, while Moscow denies intentionally sending migrants to Finland.
Estonia's foreign minister has accused Russia of orchestrating a "blatant hybrid attack" by facilitating a surge in migrants from Africa and the Middle East crossing into the EU through its eastern frontier. Estonia is prepared to close its border with Russia if the situation continues, as it sees the crisis as evidence of Russia's threat to other countries. Finland has already closed its checkpoints with Russia, accusing Moscow of attempting to stoke a migrant crisis in retaliation for joining NATO. The Estonian government is also preparing for a potential rise in crossings and has issued a travel warning to its citizens.
