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Feb 1, 2026, 00:14 UTC
Dutch intelligence reports increasing Russian hybrid attacks against the Netherlands and other European allies, including cyberattacks and espionage, as of April 22, 2023.
On April 22, 2023, Dutch intelligence agency MIVD reported a significant rise in hybrid attacks by Russia targeting the Netherlands and European Union allies. These operations include cyberattacks, such as a thwarted attempt to take over a Dutch public service's digital system, and a Russian cyber operation against critical infrastructure possibly aimed at sabotage. Dutch authorities also reported combined efforts of espionage, cyberattacks, and societal influence by Russia. The Dutch government highlighted concerns about espionage on infrastructure in the North Sea and sabotage aimed at Internet cables, water, energy supplies, and gas pipelines. Russian hackers have targeted unspecified Dutch public services, raising alarm about increased hostile actions against European infrastructure and society.
Confidence: High
The article explicitly states that Dutch intelligence reports Russian hybrid attacks on critical infrastructure and cyberespionage, including thwarted cyberattacks on public services, confirming hostile aggressor activity. No defensive or preparatory actions by the Netherlands or its allies are described in this article.
Source URL
https://kyivindependent.com/russia-intensifying-hybrid-attacks-against-europe-dutch-intelligence-says
Published as a hybrid-warfare signal with a public source and reviewer-approved assessment bands. See the methodology for how records are assessed.
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C
Info credibility
3
Event time
Apr 22, 2023, 00:00 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
Netherlands
Primary actor
Russian hackers
Country
Netherlands
Countries
Netherlands
Tags
Russia, Hybrid warfare, cyberattacks, Espionage, Netherlands, Sabotage, European Union
Signal
Submitted
Feb 1, 2026, 00:14 UTC
Dutch intelligence reports increasing Russian hybrid attacks against the Netherlands and other European allies, including cyberattacks and espionage, as of April 22, 2023.
On April 22, 2023, Dutch intelligence agency MIVD reported a significant rise in hybrid attacks by Russia targeting the Netherlands and European Union allies. These operations include cyberattacks, such as a thwarted attempt to take over a Dutch public service's digital system, and a Russian cyber operation against critical infrastructure possibly aimed at sabotage. Dutch authorities also reported combined efforts of espionage, cyberattacks, and societal influence by Russia. The Dutch government highlighted concerns about espionage on infrastructure in the North Sea and sabotage aimed at Internet cables, water, energy supplies, and gas pipelines. Russian hackers have targeted unspecified Dutch public services, raising alarm about increased hostile actions against European infrastructure and society.
Confidence: High
The article explicitly states that Dutch intelligence reports Russian hybrid attacks on critical infrastructure and cyberespionage, including thwarted cyberattacks on public services, confirming hostile aggressor activity. No defensive or preparatory actions by the Netherlands or its allies are described in this article.
Source URL
https://kyivindependent.com/russia-intensifying-hybrid-attacks-against-europe-dutch-intelligence-says
Published as a hybrid-warfare signal with a public source and reviewer-approved assessment bands. See the methodology for how records are assessed.
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C
Info credibility
3
Event time
Apr 22, 2023, 00:00 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
Netherlands
Primary actor
Russian hackers
Country
Netherlands
Countries
Netherlands
Tags
Russia, Hybrid warfare, cyberattacks, Espionage, Netherlands, Sabotage, European Union