Russia could attack a NATO country within months, Danish intelligence warns
The new threat assessment joins a growing chorus of Russia warnings from top European security officials and lawmakers in recent days.
TL;DR
- Danish intelligence warns of a potential 'limited' Russian military attack on a NATO member in the coming months.
- The risk is described as 'low but growing,' with Russia appearing more willing to take risks after years of war in Ukraine.
- Attacks could involve long-range weapons targeting infrastructure critical to supporting Ukraine.
- The suspected purpose is to redirect European resources and create division within NATO.
- An outright invasion of a NATO country is not indicated but cannot be ruled out.
- Russia might also deploy a limited number of troops, possibly without insignia, into bordering NATO countries.
- This threat assessment aligns with recent warnings from other European security officials.
- Denmark's intelligence also forecasts an intensification of Russian hybrid warfare against the West and NATO, with more significant consequences.
- These hybrid attacks could include major cyberattacks and sabotage with a high risk of casualties.
- Poland reported a blaze at a Starlink ground station as an act of sabotage, with signs pointing towards Russia's new doctrine.