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General · 27 August 2026

UK fears Russian 'grey zone' attacks after weapons seized across Europe

UK fears Russian 'grey zone' attacks after weapons seized across Europe

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Fears are growing that Russian proxy groups are preparing more "grey zone" attacks in Europe, putting Britain on high alert for retaliation over its aid to Ukraine. Police in Germany and Portugal recently confiscated drones and armaments believed to be connected to Vladimir Putin's proxy warfare. A western defence source said they fear the Portugal cell could be a Kremlin proxy group.

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