The Wall Street Journal, citing Western intelligence officials, has reported that Russian secret services operate a new shadow unit that targets the West and conducts covert attacks across Europe and other countries.

Russia has created a new covert unit to carry out sabotage and attacks in Europe and beyond. It is known as the Special Tasks Department (SSD), reports The Wall Street Journal. Representatives of Western intelligence agencies have disclosed information about a new secret unit of the Russian special services created to conduct covert attacks

According to reports from the "Wall Street Journal," Russia has established a new intelligence unit aimed at conducting covert operations targeting Western countries. The unit is responsible for assassination attempts,