China has accused two Taiwanese men of leading a smuggling operation involving a vessel that damaged undersea cables in February, amid ongoing tensions and accusations of hybrid warfare between China and Taiwan. Taiwan denies Chinese involvement, calling the incident a maritime accident, and criticizes China's public accusations and reward offers for information. The incident highlights the vulnerability of undersea cables, crucial for global communications, to sabotage and accidental damage.
The new MI6 chief warns that Russia, under Putin, aims to export chaos globally, posing unpredictable security threats to the UK, emphasizing the importance of technological and human intelligence to counter hybrid threats from Russia, Iran, and China amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and conflicts.
Giant balloons carrying contraband from Belarus into Lithuania are being used in what Lithuania suspects is a hybrid attack to destabilize and exert political pressure, leading to border security measures, airport closures, and increased military patrols, amid broader tensions involving Russia and Western sanctions.
European officials accuse Russia of orchestrating sabotage and hybrid warfare activities, including planting explosives and spreading disinformation, with leaders like Poland and Italy warning of ongoing threats to security and accusing Russia of state-sponsored terrorism.
NATO is considering adopting a more aggressive stance against Russia's hybrid warfare tactics, reflecting increased concerns over Russia's unconventional military strategies.
BBC Verify reports on recent drone and airspace disruptions across Europe linked to alleged Russian hybrid warfare, verified footage of a deadly explosion in Delhi, Typhoon Fung-wong's impact in the Philippines, and a Russian Black Sea port attack, while debunking false claims about US politics.
The UK is deploying military personnel and equipment to Belgium to assist after multiple drone sightings caused temporary airport closures, with investigations ongoing into the source, possibly linked to Russia's hybrid warfare tactics.
A study reveals Russia has established a network of agents, including criminals, to conduct hybrid warfare against Europe through sabotage, illicit finance, and cyber activities, with ongoing efforts to improve EU responses and cooperation.
Three Bulgarian men involved in symbolic vandalism in France were sentenced to two to four years in prison, with allegations linking them to Russian hybrid warfare tactics aimed at destabilizing France through covert operations and propaganda, highlighting the use of low-cost, deniable tactics like vandalism and social media manipulation in modern geopolitical conflicts.
Lithuania accuses Belarus and Russia of escalating hybrid warfare through balloon incursions that have repeatedly shut down Vilnius Airport, prompting Lithuania to consider shooting down further balloons, close its border with Belarus, and potentially invoke NATO's collective defense clause amid broader regional tensions.
The article discusses the increasing concerns over drone disruptions across Europe, highlighting incidents at airports, debates over potential Russian involvement, and the broader context of hybrid warfare strategies, with calls for stronger measures to manage these threats.
Russian forces launched a large missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting critical energy infrastructure and employing upgraded missile tactics to overwhelm Ukrainian defenses, while also escalating hybrid warfare efforts in Europe through naval provocations and aerial incursions, and Russia continues its campaign to destabilize Ukraine and Europe amidst ongoing military operations in various Ukrainian regions.
Russia has been extensively jamming GPS signals across Europe, causing disruptions to navigation systems used by aircraft and military, which raises serious safety and security concerns. Despite denials, evidence suggests deliberate interference as part of hybrid warfare, prompting EU sanctions and technological countermeasures, but more efforts are needed to enhance resilience and deter escalation.
Russia is accused of jamming the GPS of Ursula von der Leyen's plane during her visit to Bulgaria, forcing it to land using paper maps; Russia denies involvement. The incident highlights ongoing hybrid warfare tactics by Russia against the EU, including GPS interference and cyber attacks, amid heightened tensions over Ukraine.
A plane carrying EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was targeted by GPS jamming suspected to be by Russia while landing in Bulgaria, highlighting ongoing hybrid warfare tactics used by Russia to disrupt European security and support for Ukraine.
