Germany is readying hospitals and Lithuania has updated its evacuation plans as attributed hybrid incidents across Europe rose to 100 between January and August. A senior NATO official estimates the true figure for such incidents is over 200. While Lithuania's foreign minister stated some intelligence dates back to July and the public warnings are a deterrent campaign, NATO maintains there is no risk of an imminent attack.
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European Leaders Warn Russia May Strike NATO Territory Within Months to Test Article 5
Geopolitics29 days ago
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned the Sejm that intelligence suggests Russia plans drone and missile attacks against NATO members supporting Ukraine. These strikes, which could occur within several months, may be presented as accidents to convince allies that Article 5 is more theoretical than practical. French President Emmanuel Macron called the warnings sound and well-documented, prompting the announcement of a new plan to secure critical infrastructure and defense sites.
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