Germany Confronts Escalating Hybrid Threats from Russia and China

Officials warn of increasing sabotage, espionage, and cyberattacks as Germany overhauls its security strategy to address evolving geopolitical dangers.

Germany reports rising incidents of hybrid threats, including sabotage on warships, arson attacks, and daily drone overflights targeting military and industrial sites.
Russian and Chinese actors are increasingly employing private individuals alongside state and semi-state entities for espionage and sabotage operations.
Pro-Russian hacker groups attacked 110 websites in February, targeting police and transportation services, highlighting the scale of cyber threats.
General Carsten Breuer warns that Russia views war as a continuous state and could potentially target NATO territories by 2029, necessitating immediate defense enhancements.
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) is undergoing a strategic realignment to integrate internal and external security measures and counteract hybrid warfare.

Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung