August 26th 2024.
A report from a foreign intelligence service has raised concerns about the safety of a NATO air base located in Geilenkirchen, near the border with the Netherlands. It is believed that Russian forces may be planning to sabotage the base, according to NTV reports.
The German military has also received a tip that one of their bases is at risk of a drone attack from Russian forces. As a result, the security level at the Geilenkirchen air base has been increased to the second-highest state of alert, known as "Charlie". This level is defined as a high likelihood of a terrorist action against NATO organizations or personnel.
The base is home to the alliance's AWACS surveillance planes and is an important strategic location. Due to the potential threat, non-essential staff have been sent home and security measures have been heightened.
This is not the first time the base has experienced security concerns. Just a few days ago, a nearby military base in Cologne was temporarily sealed off due to suspicions of tampering with the water supply. However, after a thorough investigation, no evidence of sabotage was found.
In addition, the Geilenkirchen base recently had an attempted trespassing incident, which led to a thorough sweep of the premises and a brief questioning of a suspect. Fortunately, no suspicious activity was discovered.
These recent events are part of a growing pattern that has been observed by NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. He has stated that Russian intelligence has become more active and that this has resulted in attacks on NATO. On the other hand, Russia has repeatedly accused NATO of posing a threat to its security.
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