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Headline: Russia’s sabotage campaign is becoming bolder
Short Summary: In recent years, Poland has experienced a range of provocations attributed to Russia, including railway sabotage, arson, and drone incursions. The latest and most serious were cyberattacks on December 29, 2025, targeting 30 Polish energy facilities amid plunging temperatures, nearly causing a large-scale blackout. Evidence suggests involvement of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB), indicating a new escalation in Russia's digital sabotage campaign extending beyond Ukraine to neighboring Europe. This operation underscores the intensifying hybrid warfare tactics by Russia against Poland, disrupting critical infrastructure and threatening energy security during a vulnerable period. The attacks mark a concerning escalation of Russia’s covert operations across the region.
Extended Summary: In recent years, Poland has experienced a range of provocations attributed to Russia, including railway sabotage, arson, and drone incursions. The latest and most serious were cyberattacks on December 29, 2025, targeting 30 Polish energy facilities amid plunging temperatures, nearly causing a large-scale blackout. Evidence suggests involvement of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB), indicating a new escalation in Russia's digital sabotage campaign extending beyond Ukraine to neighboring Europe. This operation underscores the intensifying hybrid warfare tactics by Russia against Poland, disrupting critical infrastructure and threatening energy security during a vulnerable period. The attacks mark a concerning escalation of Russia’s covert operations across the region.
On December 29, 2025, cyber-attacks targeted 30 Polish energy facilities, nearly triggering a major blackout during severe cold weather, marking an escalation of Russia's sabotage campaign beyond Ukraine. These attacks appear linked to the Russian FSB, reflecting a broader campaign of hybrid warfare involving railway sabotage, arson, and drone incursions. Poland has faced increasing provocations associated with Russian digital subversion and sabotage efforts, highlighting the expanding geographic scope of Russia’s hostile operations in Europe.
The article explicitly describes hostile cyber-attacks against Polish energy infrastructure, attributed to Russian FSB activities, indicating clear aggressor behavior. No defensive or preparatory actions are reported.
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