Russian drivers killed in Kursk Oblast by ”mystery concrete pyramids”
Unconventional tactics and possible internal sabotage are creating additional hazards for Russian troops beyond direct engagement with Ukrainian forces.
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Investigation into Russian-orchestrated arson attacks leads to Russian terrorist threats in Ukraine
Hundreds of Ukrainian institutions evacuated after receiving terrorist threats via email after RFE/RL's investigation exposed Russian intelligence recruitment of Ukrainians for arson attacks on military vehicles.
NATO base in Germany raises alert level amid Russian sabotage fears
German intelligence sources reveal a foiled Russian plan to attack a NATO airbase using drones, prompting increased security measures.
NATO air base in Germany raised security level due to “potential threat”
A NATO air base in Germany has escalated its security level and sent non-essential staff home following intelligence indicating a potential threat. On 23 August, the security level at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen has returned to a lower risk level, Bravo+.
Ukrainian tractor driver sentenced to 10 years for “espionage” in St. Petersburg
Questions surround the case of a Ukrainian man convicted of espionage in Russia, as details of his detention remain unclear.
Two arrested in Mykolaiv as Ukraine dismantles Russian espionage ring, SBU says
Ukraine's Security Service say it uncovered a Russian spy network operating in three regions, involving current and former law enforcement officers. Two suspects were arrested in Mykolaiv for gathering intelligence on military positions and critical infrastructure. They face life imprisonment if convicted.
Fire at Russia’s Trans-Siberian railway halts traffic for two hours (video)
A fire erupted at a Trans-Siberian Railway substation in Mariinsk, Siberia, halting train traffic for two hours. The incident's cause is officially attributed to a technical malfunction.
Germany suspects Ukrainian diving instructor in Russia’s Nord Stream pipelines blast
Germany has issued an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian diving instructor ostensibly linked to the 2022 Nord Stream sabotage, with two accomplices believed involved; the suspect, last known in Poland, may have fled to Ukraine, but no ties to the Ukrainian government have been found.
Six Odesa residents arrested for burning military cars on Russian orders
Six residents of Odesa are accused of burning 15 cars belonging to the military at the behest of Russian intelligence services. They face up to eight years in prison.
Suspected Russian saboteur faces life imprisonment for railway plot in Kyiv
Ukraine's SBU and National Police arrested a suspected Russian saboteur in Kyiv. The local resident was allegedly planning arson attacks on Ukrainian Railways strategic facilities, aiming to disrupt defense forces' logistics.
Russian GRU’s sabotage recruitment in Baltics exposed by journalists
Investigative journalists expose how Russia's GRU recruited Baltic locals for sabotage, including a firebomb attack on a military facility in Kyiv, as detailed in court documents.
Ukraine intensifying countermeasures against Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups in Kharkiv Oblast
Ukraine is planning to strengthen control in the Kharkiv Oblast, as border guards are setting up additional observation posts and increasing the number of response teams due to Russian infiltration attempts.
Last-minute change: Argentine President Milei to attend Global Peace Summit after request from Zelenskyy
He will visit the event with Foreign Minister Diana Mondino and Defense Minister Luis Petri on 15 June.
Ukrainian underground destroys Russian satellite communication station in Moscow region
This operation is the latest in a series of attacks aimed at undermining Russian forces.
NYT: Russia conducts sabotage operations across Europe to undermine support for Ukraine
Russian military intelligence, the G.R.U., is behind arson attacks in Europe aimed at undermining support for Ukraine’s war effort, security officials say.
Ukrainian military stopped a Russian sabotage group in Kharkiv Oblast
Ukraine's military successfully disrupted an attempt by a Russian sabotage group to infiltrate the country in the area of Pylna village, Kharkiv Oblast.
Russian court sentences Ukrainian man to 25 years in prison for alleged railway sabotage
Apart from railway sabotage, the Russian Military Court also charged Serhii Karmazin with espionage, training in sabotage and terrorist activities, and preparation for a terrorist act, while denying him access to a human rights lawyer during the investigation.
Latvian citizen accused of traveling to Ukraine to commit sabotage
The Latvian prosecutor's office has charged a Latvian citizen with traveling to Ukraine to commit an act of sabotage, the LETA news agency has said. The suspect is currently in custody.
Unprecedented: 160 tons of Ukrainian grain dumped in Poland
Kyiv reports the largest sabotage attack hampering Ukraine's agricultural exports in Poland since Russia's 2022 invasion.
Russian sabotage group attempts border breach in northern Ukraine
According to Ukrainian commanders, the border guards engaged the Russians for 1.5 hours before the sabotage group retreated.