The FSB's sabotage campaign in Europe: Russia's war on Western arms makers – and what it means for Ukraine

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On the night of August 4-5, 2026, unidentified individuals attempted to attack a Ukrainian Ruslan aircraft at Leipzig airport with three explosive-laden FPV drones, but the attack failed due to multiple malfunctions. This incident, along with nearly 500 other hybrid warfare acts logged since 2022, highlights a new escalation in Russia's systematic sabotage campaign targeting Europe's defense industry and military logistics.

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A disaster was narrowly averted in Germany in summer 2026. On the night of 4-5 August, unidentified individuals attempted to attack Leipzig airport with three explosive-laden FPV drones.

The FSB's sabotage campaign in Europe: Russia's war on Western arms makers – and what it means for Ukraine

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