Russian intelligence services are conducting sabotage operations in Europe. They are aimed at undermining the supply of military aid to Ukraine. The New York Times writes about it.

According to the publication, US intelligence officials and their allies are tracking an increase in the number of low-level sabotage operations in Europe, which they believe are part of a Russian campaign to undermine efforts to provide military support to Ukraine.

Among such operations, the publication cites, in particular, the arson attacks on a warehouse in England, a paint factory in Poland, residential buildings in Latvia, and an Ikea store in Lithuania.

In addition, it is known about “the arrest of Russian agents on charges of preparing attacks on American military bases.”

It is noted that a distinctive feature of the sabotage campaign was the use of agents from the local population. US and European officials have said that this was partly done to “confuse the investigation and make the attacks appear to be the result of domestic opposition to support for Ukraine.”