US vows to help NATO allies counter Russian hybrid attacks

A US diplomat said NATO countries must not tolerate deliberate hybrid attacks and that the United States is ready to support allies facing such incidents. Whitaker specifically cited a drone attack attempt on Leipzig/Halle airport in Germany last month, which Berlin attributed to Russia, calling it more alarming than other recent incidents involving Russian drones. He warned that critical infrastructure, including energy facilities, could be targets, and stressed that while individual NATO nations hold primary responsibility for responding, the US will support allies facing these threats.