- Denmark’s Defence Intelligence Service reported multiple aggressive manoeuvres by Russian warships in the Danish straits, including near-collisions and radar targeting.
- One Russian vessel has remained anchored in Danish waters for over a week, possibly linked to monitoring Denmark’s oversight of Russia’s “shadow fleet.”
- FE suspects Russia of employing hybrid warfare tactics that combine military pressure with cyber interference and disinformation.
- Moscow denied the allegations, while the U.S. and NATO allies are monitoring the situation closely for regional security concerns.
Denmark’s Defence Intelligence Service (FE) has reported a rise in aggressive maneuvers by Russian naval forces in the Danish straits — a key maritime route linking the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. The intelligence agency’s recent findings highlight deliberate provocations and potential hybrid warfare tactics that pose security risks in northern European waters, according to a report published by Marine Insight.
The Danish Defence Intelligence Service revealed that Russian warships have repeatedly approached Danish naval vessels on near-collision courses and targeted them with tracking radars and weapon systems. FE chief Thomas Ahrenkiel noted that such incidents demonstrate “aggressive intent,” adding that one Russian warship has been anchored in Danish waters for over a week — possibly to disrupt Denmark’s surveillance of Russia’s “shadow fleet” of tankers used to bypass oil sanctions. The Danish straits, a vital route for both military and commercial traffic, have also seen reports of GPS interference and electronic jamming attributed to Russian ships. Danish authorities believe these acts form part of broader hybrid warfare tactics, blending military pressure with cyber operations and disinformation campaigns. While Moscow has dismissed the allegations as “nonsense,” Western nations, including the U.S., are closely monitoring the situation to ensure stability in the Baltic region.
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Source: Marine Insights
