Bangladesh, Aug. 29 -- Slovak authorities say they have foiled a potentially devastating arson attack against a Ukrainian drone manufacturer operating in eastern Slovakia, uncovering what investigators describe as a hired sabotage operation aimed at a critical part of Ukraines defense-industrial network. The case highlights growing European concerns that the war in Ukraine is increasingly being fought not only on the battlefield, but also through covert operations targeting factories, logistics networks and companies supporting Kyivs military effort.

Officers from Slovakias Office for the Fight Against Organized Crime, known as ÚBOK, intervened before an alleged attack could be carried out against a facility operated by Ukrainian dr...