The warning spans more than the battlefield, as Danish officials point to risks targeting the systems and routes that keep Ukraine supported.
Russia could intensify hybrid attacks against Western countries and NATO in the coming months. Denmark’s military intelligence service also assesses that there is a small but growing risk of a limited military attack on a NATO country on the eastern flank bordering Russia.
This is reported by The Guardian.
This was announced at a joint press conference by Danish Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus and military intelligence chief Thomas Ahrenkiel. According to Ahrenkiel, Russia could carry out a false-flag operation, although he did not specify which country might be targeted. Denmark, he said, is not a potential target of such an operation. He linked the worsening security situation to Russia’s growing willingness to take risks.
Denmark warns of the threat of cyberattacks and sabotage
Against this backdrop, the Danish Agency for Civil Protection raised the threat level for destructive cyberattacks from medium to high. The agency considers it likely that Russia will attempt to attack Danish systems, including with malware designed to destroy data or disrupt operational technology. The agency also said it has information about specific plans for sabotage in Denmark.
In an interview with Danish broadcaster DR, Ahrenkiel said Russia is stepping up hybrid attacks in Europe. Among the potential targets he named were the defence industry, companies supporting Ukraine, and transport traveling to or from Ukraine. Jeppe Bruus said Denmark would continue to support Ukraine.