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Danish Security Services Warn of Russian Sabotage Plans in Defense Industry

Danish authorities warn of Russian recruitment of civilians for sabotage targeting defense companies aiding Ukraine.

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Emil Gresholm, head of Denmark's PET, stated on 2026-07-11 that Russian sabotage plans target defense companies linked to military aid for Ukraine. [1] PET chief Emil Gresholm stated that Russia is both planning and carrying out acts of sabotage against defense companies and the defense industry in Europe. [2] The Danish counter-intelligence agency (PET) told the media on September 3, 2026, that Moscow is attempting to recruit Danish citizens to aid sabotage operations targeting Danish defense companies. [3] The Danish National Security and Intelligence Service (PET) reported on 2026-04-12 that Russia is recruiting Danish citizens to plan sabotage against Danish defense companies linked to Ukraine. [4] Denmark's counter-intelligence service PET warned that Russian intelligence is attempting to recruit Danish citizens to carry out acts of sabotage against companies involved in military support for Kyiv. [5] Emil Gresholm said on 2026-07-11 that Russian agents are attempting to recruit ordinary Danish citizens for sabotage plans, often without their knowledge. [6] Emil Gresholm, the Danish counter-intelligence chief, said that Russian intelligence is particularly targeting companies involved in defense support for Ukraine. [7] Emil Gresholm, head of counter-intelligence at the PET, stated that Russian services are actively preparing sabotage acts targeting the defense industry in Denmark. [8] The PET discovered concrete examples of Russian attempts to recruit Danes on social media and video game platforms to take photographs of companies or infrastructure for sabotage planning. [9] Vladimir Barbin, the Russian ambassador to Denmark, denied any Russian involvement in hybrid warfare on 2026-04-12. [10] PET reported that Russian intelligence services are attempting to recruit ordinary Danes through social media and gaming platforms to photograph companies or infrastructure as part of preparations for potential sabotage operations. [11] Vladimir Putin described the seizure of civilian vessels and attacks on merchant shipping as acts of state terrorism and accused Ukraine's allies of being complicit in international terrorism. [12]
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  1. Emil Gresholm, head of Denmark's PET, stated on 2026-07-11 that Russian sabotage plans target defense companies linked to military aid for Ukraine. · Blic.rs
  2. PET chief Emil Gresholm stated that Russia is both planning and carrying out acts of sabotage against defense companies and the defense industry in Europe. · The Kyiv Independent
  3. The Danish counter-intelligence agency (PET) told the media on September 3, 2026, that Moscow is attempting to recruit Danish citizens to aid sabotage operations targeting Danish defense companies. · The Kyiv Independent
  4. The Danish National Security and Intelligence Service (PET) reported on 2026-04-12 that Russia is recruiting Danish citizens to plan sabotage against Danish defense companies linked to Ukraine. · El Economista
  5. Denmark's counter-intelligence service PET warned that Russian intelligence is attempting to recruit Danish citizens to carry out acts of sabotage against companies involved in military support for Kyiv. · Daily Express
  6. Emil Gresholm said on 2026-07-11 that Russian agents are attempting to recruit ordinary Danish citizens for sabotage plans, often without their knowledge. · Blic.rs
  7. Emil Gresholm, the Danish counter-intelligence chief, said that Russian intelligence is particularly targeting companies involved in defense support for Ukraine. · The Kyiv Independent
  8. Emil Gresholm, head of counter-intelligence at the PET, stated that Russian services are actively preparing sabotage acts targeting the defense industry in Denmark. · El Economista
  9. The PET discovered concrete examples of Russian attempts to recruit Danes on social media and video game platforms to take photographs of companies or infrastructure for sabotage planning. · El Economista
  10. Vladimir Barbin, the Russian ambassador to Denmark, denied any Russian involvement in hybrid warfare on 2026-04-12. · El Economista
  11. PET reported that Russian intelligence services are attempting to recruit ordinary Danes through social media and gaming platforms to photograph companies or infrastructure as part of preparations for potential sabotage operations. · Daily Express
  12. Vladimir Putin described the seizure of civilian vessels and attacks on merchant shipping as acts of state terrorism and accused Ukraine's allies of being complicit in international terrorism. · Daily Express
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