Danish intelligence warns of escalated Russian hybrid threats

On September 24, 2026, the Danish Defence Intelligence Service (FE) released a new threat assessment warning that Russia is expected to intensify its hybrid war against the West in the coming months. This escalation, according to FE head Thomas Arenkilde, will likely involve more frequent and severe attacks on Western nations and NATO members compared to previous activities.

Public discourse on sabotage and hybrid threats intensified following a recent incident at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport, where an attempted drone attack was blamed on Russia. This event prompted EU members to consider additional sanctions against Moscow. While the intelligence report explicitly states that a full-scale invasion remains unlikely, it highlights a low but growing risk of limited military strikes against NATO countries bordering Russia, which officials suggest would be a desperate move by the Kremlin.

Moscow has consistently denied any involvement in hybrid warfare, sabotage operations, or plots against NATO, though the Russian embassy in Denmark did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the latest assessment. The Danish agency maintains that these threats could materialize in the near future as part of a broader strategy of confrontation.