Western officials describe at least 145 incidents across Europe—rail attacks, cyber intrusions, arson—that they attribute to a Kremlin‑directed hybrid campaign meant to sap police and intelligence bandwidth and erode support for Ukraine. Poland recently deployed 10,000 troops to protect critical infrastructure after blasts on rail lines, underscoring how relatively low‑cost operations can force costly defensive measures.
Date: December 18, 2025. Source: apnews.com