ISW: Russia steps up covert and overt attacks on Europe — NATO races to reinforce defenses
The think tank describes Moscow’s actions as part of “Phase 0,” the psychological and informational groundwork for a potential future war with NATO.
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Europe’s sleepwalk into danger — defense support drops as war warnings grow louder
While Russian drones violate NATO airspace and generals warn of looming war with China and Russia, new polling shows Europeans losing the will to rearm — a trend that could cost the continent its readiness.
Russia stalks British military satellites and tries to jam them every week, says UK Space Command chief
Maj Gen Paul Tedman reveals Moscow persistently targets British systems from the ground, disrupting operations in orbit.
Germany deploys helicopter after “military” drones shut Munich airport again
The drones escaped before they could be identified — over 6,500 travelers were affected.
Fifteen drones cross from Belgian army camp into Germany — but Belgium says no proof of Russian hand yet
Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken said it's probably a form of hybrid threat to create unrest, fitting Russia's years-long pattern.
Munich joins list of European airports disrupted by drones as airspace incidents rise
The airport halted all operations for hours overnight on 2 October after drones were spotted near the airfield, impacting 32 flights.
Explosives in corn cans: Russia’s plot to strike Poland, Lithuania, and Germany revealed
Authorities intercepted a courier carrying disguised bombs and drone parts.
ISW: Russian oil tankers cruising NATO waters suspected in NATO airspace drone intrusions
Investigators probe a pattern of drone incursions coinciding with shadow fleet ships in NATO waters.
Germany might let its army shoot down drones—because the threat is now “very concrete”
As drone sightings grow across northern Europe, Berlin wants the Bundeswehr to take aim.
Drone part recovered in Pärnu County, Estonia as agencies probe how it reached national territory
Officials say there’s no evidence the drone entered Estonian airspace or crashed on land.
Russia and Hungary coordinate a bizarre false‑flag narrative accusing Ukraine of plotting NATO drone strikes
Within hours of a Hungarian outlet’s article, Moscow amplified claims of a Ukrainian plan to attack Poland and Romania.
Denmark’s Aalborg Airport again closed for one hour after police officer spots possible drone
Police say an officer on the ground reported something resembling a drone just before midnight.
Hungarian Gripens scramble as five Russian jets approach Latvian airspace from the Baltic
This latest incident comes amid mounting warnings over Russian provocations in the region. The Hungarian fighters are stationed in Lithuania under NATO’s air policing mission.
Russian warplanes fly into NATO airspace — Czech President says maybe it’s time to shoot them down
Petr Pavel warns that allowing intrusions like the recent MiG-31 fighter jet flyovers only invites more.
Russian warplanes violated Polish oil rig zone on same day as Estonia airspace breach
Defense services were alerted after the planes breached the safety perimeter of Poland’s offshore energy site.
Russia, Belarus to rehearse attack on Poland and nuclear strike during Zapad-2025 drills
Fall maneuvers include air counter-operations, reservist mobilization, and border provocations near Ukraine.