An undercover investigation by RTL reporters infiltrated the pro-Russian influencer scene in Germany over a period of one year. They acted as so-called 'disposable agents' for the Russian intelligence service, receiving operational tasks via Telegram from alleged Russian actors to gather intelligence and conduct activities including spying on human rights organizations, CDU members, and German defense companies potentially for sabotage and hybrid warfare. The investigation uncovered the use of easily recruited operatives, cyberattacks, propaganda, and sabotage attempts such as a failed bomb attack on Ukrainian cargo planes at Leipzig/Halle airport in Germany around August 2026. The reporters coordinated with German authorities and lawyers. A reporter posing as pro-Russian influencer 'Katja' made contacts with key figures in the pro-Russian scene including Jovica Jović, who indicated possible Russian intelligence involvement. When the reporter's cover was blown, she received a murder threat by voicemail. The research reveals a coordinated hybrid warfare strategy by Russia targeting Germany.

An undercover investigation by RTL reporters infiltrated the pro-Russian influencer scene in Germany over a period of one year. They acted as so-called 'disposable agents' for the Russian intelligence service, receiving operational tasks via Telegram from alleged Russian actors to gather intelligence and conduct activities including spying on human rights organizations, CDU members, and German defense companies potentially for sabotage and hybrid warfare. The investigation uncovered the use of easily recruited operatives, cyberattacks, propaganda, and sabotage attempts such as a failed bomb attack on Ukrainian cargo planes at Leipzig/Halle airport in Germany around August 2026. The reporters coordinated with German authorities and lawyers. A reporter posing as pro-Russian influencer 'Katja' made contacts with key figures in the pro-Russian scene including Jovica Jović, who indicated possible Russian intelligence involvement. When the reporter's cover was blown, she received a murder threat by voicemail. The research reveals a coordinated hybrid warfare strategy by Russia targeting Germany.