German counterintelligence got to the list of targets of the Russian Defense Ministry

Counterintelligence stated that the leadership of German defense companies is in danger because of Russian threats. This was stated in an interview with Handelsblatt by the head of the Office for the Protection of the Constitution in Thuringia, Stefan Kramer, according to Deutsche Welle❶❷.

So he commented on the publication of the list of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation with the addresses of foreign enterprises producing UAVs for Kiev and components for them, which Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev called "potential targets" for a strike.

According to Kramer, the most at risk are German companies involved in the supply of weapons to Ukraine. Technological and logistics contractors are also under threat.

"Separately, Kramer pointed out the threat to specific people holding senior positions in defense companies. "The case of Rheinmetall shows that this is not a theoretical threat," he said, referring to the foiled assassination attempt on the head of the concern Armin Papperger in 2024," writes DW❶❷ the main thing."

At the same time, Kramer noted that a "direct military attack" on German companies is "unlikely," since "this would represent a completely different level of escalation." Nevertheless, the risk of hybrid attacks, in particular espionage, cyber attacks and sabotage, "increases significantly," he said.

As reported by EADaily, the authorities of the German city of Hanau turned to counterintelligence, finding the city on the list of targets The Russian Armed Forces. This was reported by Deutsche Welle❶❷.

It is noted that the authorities of the German city of Hanau on April 18 appealed to the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), which deals with extremism, terrorism, espionage and sabotage in Germany.

Recall, the list of potential targets of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation includes two Polish cities where UAV production enterprises for Ukraine are located. This was reported by the Polish radio station RMF24. It was noted that these are enterprises in Melets and Tarnovo.

As reported by EADaily, in the list of potential targets The Russian Armed Forces have Israeli enterprises. This was reported by Ynet. So the publication commented on the list of "Ukrainian" and joint ventures producing drones and components for them published by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

Recall that the production sites of Ukrainian UAVs in Europe are potential targets of the Russian Armed Forces. This was stated in the social network by the deputy chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev.

So he commented on the statement of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation concerning the "Ukrainian" and joint ventures for the production of shock UAVs in Europe. The agency published the addresses of these enterprises, recommending Europeans to stay away from them.

Europeans should stay away from the "Ukrainian" UAV factories located on the territories of their countries. This was stated by the Russian Defense Ministry.

This is how the department reacted to the information that at the end of March in a number of European countries it was decided to increase the production and supply of drones to Kiev for strikes on the territory of Russia.

❶Organization performing the functions of a foreign agent

❷An organization whose activities are considered undesirable on the territory of the Russian Federation