Russian sabotage operations have accelerated considerably since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The GRU has engaged in extensive efforts to disrupt Western aid deliveries and target military supply chains, employing techniques reminiscent of Cold War tactics. In 2024, a GRU scheme involved hiding incendiary devices in air cargo destined for countries supporting Ukraine, which led to multiple fire incidents. The level of risk associated with these operations indicates Russia's serious commitment to undermining Western support for Ukraine amidst ongoing military engagements and geopolitical challenges.
The current Russian sabotage campaign has been waged on a far larger scale than previously seen, particularly following Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
In 2024, Western intelligence detected a GRU-backed scheme to place incendiaries in air cargo packages destined for the UK, Poland, and potentially North America.
GRU operations target logistics and supply networks to disrupt Western aid to Ukraine, demonstrating a willingness to accept considerable operational and political risk.
Despite failures in plots to down civilian aircraft, the exposure of these plans indicates Moscow's determination to influence support for Ukraine.
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