Sweden warns of increased risk of Russian sabotage attempts
The Guardian|August 30, 2024
Swedish authorities have warned of a heightened risk of Russian sabotage, particularly on weapons facilities, as the defence industry said it was being increasingly targeted.
Miranda Bryant
Sweden warns of increased risk of Russian sabotage attempts

Security companies in Sweden reported a rise in sabotage attempts, including the use of drones over company facilities to document and map them, "more aggressive" espionage, cyber-attacks and misinformation.

The warning comes after incidents believed to involve Russia across Europe in recent months including a foiled plot to assassinate the chief executive of a German arms manufacturer and a fire at a metal factory owned by a defence manufacturer in Berlin.

Karl Melin, a spokesperson for the Swedish security service (Säpo) told the broadcaster SVT: "We have for a period seen indications of an increased Russian propensity for risk, and this applies to security-threatening activities.

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