A series of unsettling incidents—from a drone attempt near a German airport to warning shots at a Danish helicopter—has sharpened allies’ focus on what may come next.
NATO has stepped up intelligence sharing amid a series of acts of sabotage and other incidents that may be linked to Russia. NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Alexus Grynkewich, urged allies to remain calm and trust the Alliance’s ability to counter threats.
As reported by the Reuters news agency.
His remarks came after Danish intelligence warned that Moscow could step up hybrid actions against Western countries in the coming months. Among the incidents causing concern, Grynkewich cited an attempted drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany and an incident in which a Russian ship fired flares at a Danish military helicopter.
NATO assesses the risk of a Russian attack
Grynkewich considers a limited Russian attack on NATO territory unlikely, but does not rule out such a scenario. He said the Alliance is ready to deter aggression and has the means to defend the territories of its member states.
The commander also dismissed suggestions that a depletion of U.S. stocks of long-range precision missiles due to the war with Iran could prompt Vladimir Putin to attack NATO. He said the Alliance is capable of defending its members.
Increased intelligence sharing should help allies monitor potential threats and coordinate their response amid concerns about Russian hybrid operations.
NATO steps up intelligence sharing amid a wave of suspected Russian sabotage.