Russia Poses Sabotage Risk to US Defense Companies: Intel Officials [Video]

U.S. intelligence officials warned American defense companies Thursday of a sabotage risk posed by Russia.

Defense Companies Told to Ramp Up Security

The National Counterintelligence and Security Center—an agency within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence that focuses on protecting national assets from intelligence threats—advised U.S. companies, particularly those providing support to Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia and other geopolitical conflicts, to “enhance their vigilance and security efforts” following several acts of sabotage in Europe that officials have blamed on Moscow.

“Russia’s sabotage activities in Europe increase the risk to U.S. companies abroad and potentially at home,” a public bulletin issued by the agency, the FBI and several Department of Defense agencies on Thursday read. “Such sabotage operations can sow fear and doubt, damage important infrastructure, disrupt commerce, or cause injury and death.”

Newsweek reached out to the Russian government via email for comment.