**Germany’s Navy Sees Sabotage Attempts Amid Ukraine War**
The German Navy has recently faced repeated sabotage attempts, said Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, the Commander-in-Chief of the German Navy. These incidents are believed to be an effort to test NATO.
According to Admiral Kaack, the sabotage attempts included infiltration attempts at naval bases from land and sea, as well as direct damage to vessels. While he did not specify who was behind these actions, he warned that they were likely part of efforts to undermine public confidence and destabilize NATO.
**Growing Concerns Over Russian Hybrid Warfare**
These reports come amid growing concerns over Russian hybrid warfare tactics across Europe. Recent incidents in the Baltic Sea, including suspected sabotage of undersea cables linking Latvia, Sweden, and Finland, have heightened security fears and led to a ramped-up allied presence in the region.
Admiral Kaack warned that Russia was testing NATO’s defenses and setting the stage for subsequent active military action. He also stated that experts and intelligence services anticipate Russia could be in a position to launch a conflict with NATO as early as 2029.
**Increased Countermeasures**
Germany has stepped up countermeasures, Kaack added, emphasizing that the Russian threat is more severe than two years ago.
