Aug 28, 2026 – 4.00pmOne fire at a European arms manufacturer might be considered unfortunate.But three factories this month suffering damage in mysterious circumstances? They are among the dots that Western governments and intelligence agencies are joining to point the finger of blame firmly at Moscow.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Andrew TillettEurope correspondentAndrew Tillett is The Australian Financial Review’s correspondent for Europe, based in London. He was formerly foreign affairs and defence correspondent based in Canberra.Fetching latest articles
Arson, hit squads and deadly drones: Why Russia has Europe on edge
The risks of miscalculation and escalation are rising as Moscow wages a fierce hybrid war involving sabotage and cyberattacks against Western allies.
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