Russia could attack a Nato country within months, Danish intelligence says

Poland has stated that a fire at a Starlink station was an act of sabotage, with the station partially used to provide internet to Ukraine. This comes as Denmark warns of an increasing Russian threat. Overnight, Russia launched attacks on Ukraine, killing six agricultural workers in Kharkiv and two people in Kyiv, where civilian facilities including a maternity building were damaged. Russia's defense ministry claimed to have targeted Ukrainian defense facilities, logistics, and telecom centers. Additionally, Moldova reported four Russian drones crossing its airspace, and Romania stated one drone crashed on its territory.

Russian attacks across Ukraine have resulted in at least eight fatalities. In the Kharkiv region, six people were killed and eight wounded in an attack on a farm. Two additional individuals died in Kyiv, one in the damaged car park of a maternity hospital. Ukraine's air force reported the use of hypersonic and ballistic missiles, drones, and other weapons, while Russia's Ministry of Defence stated it targeted Ukrainian defense sites and logistics hubs. The attacks prompted Poland and the Czech Republic to deploy fighter jets to secure airspace. Separately, Poland reported deliberate sabotage caused a fire at a Starlink ground station. Meanwhile, the United States is engaging in diplomatic talks with Russia to reduce the war's global economic impact, particularly on energy markets, during the UN General Assembly.

Danish intelligence warns of a "low but growing risk" that Russia could launch limited military attacks against NATO countries in the coming months. These potential actions include long-range strikes on NATO infrastructure supporting Ukraine or limited incursions into neighboring countries with unmarked troops. This warning follows a recent fire at a Polish Starlink satellite station, which Poland's deputy prime minister described as an "act of sabotage" potentially aligning with Russia's new doctrine of attack. Russia is expected to intensify hybrid attacks, such as cyber and sabotage operations, to divert European resources from Ukraine and sow divisions within NATO. While an outright invasion is considered unlikely, Danish intelligence stated it "cannot be ruled out" and that Russia might test NATO's collective defense commitment.