Sweden warns of heightened risk of Russian sabotage

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Sweden warns of heightened risk of Russian sabotage

https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/29/sweden-warns-of-heightened-risk-of-russian-sabotage

Weapons facilities targeted as security companies report more sabotage attempts, espionage and cyber-attacks

Sweden warns of heightened risk of Russian sabotage

Swedish authorities have warned of a heightened risk of Russian sabotage, in particular of weapons facilities, as the defence industry said it was being increasingly targeted.

Security companies in Sweden reported a rise in sabotage attempts, including using drones over defence company facilities to document and map them, “more aggressive” espionage, cyber-attacks and misinformation.