Western security officials suspect Russian intelligence was behind a plot to put incendiary devices in packages on cargo planes headed to North America, including one that caught fire at a courier hub in Germany and another that ignited in a warehouse in England. Several officials said they believe the attacks were the work of Russian military intelligence, the GRU, although Moscow denied involvement. “We are observing aggressive action by the Russian intelligence services. “The activities of Russian intelligence services in the real world as well as in cyberspace show that Germany is the focus of Russia’s hybrid war against Western democracies,” he added. “Russia is using its entire toolbox: from influencing political discussions within Germany to cyber attacks against critical infrastructure and sabotage.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 06, 2024 19:15 UTC