sabotage

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SYDNEY—From the Baltic Sea to the Pacific Ocean, a global scramble is under way to protect submarine cables vulnerable to potential sabotage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

In his framing, any confirmation becomes a betrayal, and any reporting sabotage.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Russia did not immediately respond, but has denied repeated accusations by Nato countries that its secret services are engaged in sabotage operations across Europe.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Ten suspects were arrested who "admitted during the investigation their links to the Revolutionary Guards and having been instructed to conduct espionage and sabotage activities," the nation's official press agency said.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Eugene Connelley, the assistant FBI director, declared it was the "most impressive" sabotage equipment he had ever seen.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple