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Germany's military warns of significant Russian sabotage threat
Germany's military labels Russian sabotage threat as 'significant' for first time.
In brief
Germany's military labels Russian sabotage threat as 'significant' for first time. Germany's military classified Russian sabotage against its forces as 'significant' on its internal threat scale. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Military classifies threat
Germany's armed forces classified Russian sabotage against their troops and facilities as 'significant' for the first time on their internal threat scale.
“We are noting that we face a significant sabotage threat overall for the bundeswehr”
Drone incident triggers reassessment
A crashed drone carrying high explosives near wunstorf air base in lower saxony triggered the reassessment in mid-september.
Russia crossed red line
The internal document states russia crossed a red line of harmful intent involving kinetic and lethal effects through weaponised drones.
Preventive measures planned
Defence ministry plans increased guard patrols and technical security like infrared cameras and fence surveillance systems.
What to remember
Germany's military classified Russian sabotage against its forces as 'significant' on its internal threat scale.
