European officials have characterized Russia as waging a 'shadow war' that targets critical infrastructure and both civilian and military facilities across Europe.
November 18, 2025
high
geopolitical
Reported characterization by European officials about patterns of covert or state-linked hostile actions attributed to Russia against infrastructure in Europe.
NATO member countries have publicly accused Russia of employing 'hybrid warfare' tactics, which allies describe as including sabotage and covert incursions.
November 18, 2025
high
temporal
Characterization of Russian actions by NATO allies amid heightened security concerns in Europe.
Mysterious drone sightings near airports and military bases in Europe have increased concerns about potential incursions into NATO airspace.
November 18, 2025
high
temporal
Reported pattern of drone activity raising regional security anxieties.
Rail links between Poland and Ukraine are used to transport aid to Ukraine.
November 18, 2025
high
temporal
Logistical routes for delivering assistance to Ukraine across the Poland–Ukraine rail corridor.
Since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Western officials and Associated Press data have said that Russia and Russian proxies have been accused of staging dozens of attacks and other incidents across Europe.
November 18, 2025
high
temporal
Reported pattern of cross-border incidents attributed to Russia and its proxies following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Western officials assess that an objective of Russian attacks and proxy operations in Europe is to undermine support for Ukraine, to sow fear, and to divide European societies.
November 18, 2025
high
temporal
Stated strategic aims attributed by Western officials to Russian and proxy operations in Europe.