English football supporters are being targeted by a sinister, state-orchestrated campaign of violence from Russian hooligans at this summer's European Championship, security experts have warned.
Chilling intelligence reports indicate that organised groups of Russian ultras, with direct links to the Kremlin, are plotting a coordinated assault on Three Lions fans throughout the tournament in Germany. This is widely seen as a proxy retaliation for the UK's unwavering support of Ukraine.
The Kremlin's Shadow Army
This is not a spontaneous threat from rogue elements. Analysts confirm that these hooligan firms are operating with the tacit approval—and possibly even direct encouragement—of Vladimir Putin's regime. Their mission: to unleash chaos on the streets of German host cities and strike a blow against English nationals.
One intelligence source starkly described the planned attacks as "a continuation of the war by other means", explicitly designed to punish Britain for its role in opposing the invasion of Ukraine.
German Police on High Alert
Authorities in Germany are taking the threat extremely seriously. Security preparations for Euro 2024 are now being overhauled to counter this specific and highly unusual state-level threat.
Plans include:
- Enhanced surveillance of known Russian agitators attempting to enter the country.
- High-visibility patrols in fan zones and areas where England supporters are based.
- Covert operations to infiltrate and disrupt the planned networks of violence.
- Strengthened intelligence sharing between UK, German, and international security agencies.
A Chilling Echo of Marseille 2016
The threat evokes dark memories of the 2016 European Championship in Marseille, where Russian hooligans launched vicious, pre-meditated attacks on England fans. The current warning suggests a far more sophisticated and politically-motivated operation, with greater resources and a clear strategic goal.
This planned campaign of violence transforms the landscape of football security, moving it from spontaneous crowd trouble to a calculated instrument of geopolitical conflict.
