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Russia may strike NATO nation to disrupt Ukraine support, intel report claims — and it could come soon

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Reyes, R. (2026, September 24). Russia may strike NATO nation to disrupt Ukraine support, intel report claims — and it could come soon. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/24/world-news/russia-preparing-a-limited-strike-on-nato-to-disrupt-ukraine-support-intel-report-claims/

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Denmark’s intelligence agency recently warned of a growing risk that Russia could launch a limited military attack on a NATO country within months. The Danish Defense Intelligence Service detailed potential tactics such as deploying disguised Russian troops or orchestrating false-flag operations to disrupt support for Ukraine and sow division among NATO allies. Alongside direct military threats, the report highlighted increased hybrid warfare tactics like sabotage and cyberattacks with greater potential for casualties compared to past actions.

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The Danish Defence Intelligence Service (DDIS) warned on September 24 that there is a "low but growing risk" that Russia may conduct a limited military attack against one or more NATO countries, particularly those bordering it. The agency's head, Thomas Ahrenkiel, stated during a press conference that while an outright invasion of a NATO country remains highly unlikely, it cannot be completely ruled out. Russia is increasingly engaging in hybrid warfare tactics aimed at disrupting support for Ukraine by targeting defense companies and military equipment transports within Europe. Specifically, the DDIS highlighted potential scenarios such as isolated strikes using long-range weapons or false-flag operations involving Ukrainian-made drones to create division within NATO.

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Russia could potentially send ground troops and weapons to conduct a limited attack on a NATO country within the coming months, Denmark’s intelligence agency warned on Thursday. uncertain

agency → send → Thursday

The Danish Defense Intelligence Service issued the bluntest warning from a NATO ally yet about a “low but growing risk” that Russia could deploy a small number of troops into a neighboring country or fire long-range weapons on infrastructure that supports Ukraine. uncertain

that → issue → Ukraine

“A limited military attack would be a desperate move on Russia’s part and, like the intensified hybrid attacks, could potentially take place in the coming months,” the spy agency, called the FE, warned. uncertain

agency → intensify → months

FE chief Thomas Ahrenkiel said Moscow could try to use the excuse of protecting Russian minorities in other countries as a reason to deploy its troops, who may operate without wearing the Kremlin’s insignia. uncertain

who → say → insignia

It used similar tactics in Russian-special parts of Ukraine in the years before launching the 2022 all-out invasion. asserted

It → use → invasion

Moscow could even try to mastermind a false-flag operation that would see its soldiers use Ukrainian-made drones to attack a NATO member. uncertain

soldiers → try → member

“The aim is not to take over the country, but to divide NATO,” Ahrenkiel said. asserted

Ahrenkiel → take → NATO

Along with direct military operations, the FE warned that Russia is likely to intensify its hybrid war against the West. asserted

Russia → warn → West

Moscow has already been accused of cutting critical undersea cables in Europe and an attempted drone attack on Germany’s Leipzig/Halle Airport, prompting European Union members to call for new sanctions against Russia. asserted

Moscow → accuse → Russia

The Danish intelligence said that the coming Russian hybrid attacks would result in “greater consequences for the countries targeted than in the past.” asserted

attacks → say → past

The hybrid attacks could also go beyond just targeting infrastructure and “carry a high risk of casualties,” the the FE warned. uncertain

FE → go → casualties

“Russia is under pressure and failing to meet its objectives. asserted

Russia → fail → objectives

That is why they are targeting the support being given to Ukraine,” said Danish Defense Minister Jeppe Bruus. asserted

Bruus → target → Ukraine

The Kremlin has repeatedly denied any involvement in hybrid warfare or sabotage operations against NATO countries. asserted

Kremlin → deny → countries

Denmark, a nation of 6 million people, ultimately warned that it would take Russia some six months to wage a local war against a neighboring country that belongs to NATO and two years to pose a credible threat to the region. asserted

that → warn → region

It would take just five years for Russia to recover from the Ukraine invasion and wage large-scale war in Europe, the FE concluded. asserted

FE → take → Europe

Russia may strike NATO nation to disrupt Ukraine support, intel report claims — and it could come soon

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