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world5 days ago•23 min saved

Russia widens Ukraine strikes to water and rail networks amid sabotage plots and Iran arms deal

Overnight Feb 21–22, Russia conducted a large, combined strike against Ukraine, expanding targets from energy to water and railway infrastructure and firing hundreds of drones and missiles; Ukraine downed most missiles and drones but reported damage and power outages in Kyiv, Odesa and other regions as Russian logistics come under attack. Zelensky says Moscow is prioritizing logistics over energy, while Ukraine also reports IED sabotage in Lviv linked to Russian intelligence. In Donbas, fighting persists around Slovyansk with limited gains for now. Separately, a Financial Times report says Russia and Iran agreed a 500 million euro deal to supply Verba MANPADS and missiles through 2027–2029, reflecting Moscow’s effort to shore up allies as it continues long-range pressure and destabilization efforts in Ukraine.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#drones #infrastructure #russia

business22 days ago•35 min saved

MindsEye Co-CEO Alleges €1 Million Sabotage Campaign, Vows Legal Action

MindsEye co-CEO Mark Gerhard claims in an internal meeting that a €1M+ smear campaign was funded by a major American company to sabotage MindsEye, alleging payments to influencers, journalists, and MindsEye/Build a Rocket Boy staff via Ritual Network. Ritual Network denies involvement, while Build a Rocket Boy acknowledges a coordinated effort to harm MindsEye’s reputation. Insider Gaming notes MindsEye has deployed enhanced cybersecurity (Teramind); Gerhard says they will pursue legal action and reclaim the narrative as MindsEye moves toward a live-service launch.

via Insider Gaming|

#build-a-rocket-boy #business #espionage

defense26 days ago•3 min saved

Cross-border arrests in alleged sabotage of German Navy corvettes

German prosecutors detained a Romanian man and a Greek man suspected of sabotaging German Navy corvettes at the Port of Hamburg, with acts including grit in engines, punctured water lines, removed fuel caps and disabled safety switches. Authorities conducted searches in Hamburg, Greece and Romania as part of a broader cross-border probe, and a lawmaker linked the case to a Russian pattern of targeting critical infrastructure amid Europe-wide saboteur activity since the Ukraine war.

via politico.eu|

#defense #germany #hamburg

world1 month ago•11 min saved

Teens lured into sabotage: how social media fuels Russia’s hybrid warfare in Ukraine

An 18-year-old Ukrainian girl from Mykolaiv was recruited via Telegram to carry a bomb-like package for $2,500, illustrating Russia’s use of social media to recruit vulnerable youths for sabotage as part of hybrid warfare; Ukrainian authorities say many such cases involve under-18s, the SBU foiled the plot, and she faces terrorism charges while awaiting trial.

via The Washington Post|

#recruitment #russia #sabotage

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Berlin blackout exposes vulnerabilities and political fallout

A five-day blackout in Berlin caused by suspected sabotage by a far-left militant group highlights Germany's vulnerability to attacks on critical infrastructure, with widespread disruptions affecting hospitals, schools, and residents, prompting discussions on security measures.

via BBC|

#critical-infrastructure #germany #power-outage

world1 month ago•1 min saved

Baltic Sea Cable Cuts Spark Sabotage Concerns

A series of cable-cutting incidents in the Baltic Sea has raised concerns about sabotage amid heightened geopolitical tensions involving the US and Russia, with fears of covert tactics and cyber-attacks in the region.

via The Economist|

#baltic-cable-cutting #cyber-attacks #europe

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Baltic Countries Investigate Suspicious Undersea Cable Outages

Baltic countries are on high alert after a series of suspicious undersea cable outages, with investigations into suspected sabotage by Russia amid heightened tensions following recent incidents and military responses, though some officials attribute the damage to poor seamanship and weather.

via Financial Times|

#baltic-sea #nato #russia

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Russian weightlifting champion jailed for alleged sabotage and assassination plots

Yulia Lemeshchenko, a Ukrainian weightlifting champion, was sentenced to 19 years in a Russian prison for allegedly plotting sabotage and assassinations on behalf of Ukraine, with her supporters questioning the evidence amid concerns over Russian treatment of detainees.

via The Guardian|

#prison #russia #sabotage

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Finnish Authorities Seize Ship Over Undersea Cable Damage

Finnish authorities seized the cargo ship Fitburg, suspected of sabotaging an undersea telecommunications cable in the Gulf of Finland while en route from Russia to Israel, leading to the vessel's detention and investigation.

via The New York Times|

#cargo-ship #finnish-police #gulf-of-finland

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Finland seizes Russian vessel over suspected undersea cable sabotage

Finnish police detained the vessel Fitburg and its crew suspected of damaging an undersea telecoms cable between Helsinki and Estonia, amid rising concerns over sabotage and hybrid warfare in the Baltic Sea region, with multiple incidents raising alarms about critical infrastructure security.

via BBC|

#baltic-sea #finland #hybrid-war

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Finland seizes vessel over suspected undersea cable damage

Finnish police seized the vessel Fitburg, suspected of damaging an undersea telecommunications cable between Helsinki and Tallinn, amid heightened concerns over undersea cable sabotage linked to geopolitical tensions involving Russia. The ship, flagged in St Vincent and Grenadine, was detained after being found near the site of the fault, with its crew taken into custody. This incident is part of broader fears of hybrid warfare affecting European infrastructure.

via DW|

#finland #russia #sabotage

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Sabotage Disrupts Central Asia–Center Gas Pipeline in Russia

The main gas pipeline Central Asia – Center in Russia's Volgograd region was reportedly sabotaged due to a suspected explosion caused by ground subsidence, disrupting a key route that transports gas from Central Asia to Russia. The incident, linked to geological processes near strategic infrastructure, has led to an indefinite suspension of gas transit, amid broader tensions related to Russia's energy and military activities.

via Ukrinform|

#central-asia-center #gas-pipeline #geological-incident

world2 months ago•6 min saved

Russia's Hybrid Warfare Threatening European Stability

Western officials report that Russia is orchestrating a widespread sabotage campaign across Europe, involving incidents like train attacks, cyberattacks, and vandalism, to weaken support for Ukraine and create divisions within Europe, while relying on proxies and criminal networks to minimize costs and risks for Russia.

via ABC News|

#europe #hybrid-war #russia

world2 months ago•7 min saved

Russia's Covert Campaign to Undermine European Security

Russia is conducting a widespread sabotage campaign across Europe, involving incidents like train attacks and cyberattacks, aimed at weakening Ukraine support and creating divisions in Europe. These operations, often carried out through proxies and criminal networks, drain European security resources and have temporarily paused but are resuming at full pace, posing a growing threat to regional stability.

via AP News|

#europe #hybrid-war #russia

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Europe Confronts Russia's Hybrid Threats and Strategic Challenges

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.

via The New York Times|

#disinformation #europe #hybrid-warfare