Western Officials Link Russia to Sabotage Campaign Across Europe: An AP Map Overview

Western officials have linked 59 incidents of sabotage, cyberattacks, and espionage to Russia and its allies since February 2022. Some of these incidents, such as explosive packages sent to Germany and the U.K., are suspected to be associated with Russian intelligence and pose significant risks. Officials believe that Russia is attempting to disrupt political stability in Europe to weaken support for Ukraine, as stated by NATO representative James Appathurai. Additionally, German authorities have expressed concerns that Russia may be planning attacks to disrupt national elections by blocking car tailpipes, according to a European intelligence official.