CIA Reportedly Warns of Russian Drone Plot in Europe
US intelligence says the plan could use Gerbera drones hidden on merchant vessels, a tactic that would let Russia strike from offshore and test European defenses.
- The CIA reportedly warned Spain, France, and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone operations targeting them from commercial vessels in the Mediterranean, though The CIA has not publicly confirmed the assessment.
- Moscow allegedly plans to use a "shadow fleet" of commercial vessels to launch Gerbera drones concealed inside shipping containers; a source close to the Lithuania Ministry of Defense stated, "They will use drones concealed inside shipping containers and launched from the sea; it is not difficult at all."
- Gerbera drones weigh up to 18 kilograms with a 2.5 meters wingspan, reaching speeds of around 160 kilometers per hour; launched 200 to 300 kilometers offshore, they could strike coastal infrastructure within one hour and 15 minutes to two hours.
- Spain, France, and Italy have increased security around critical infrastructure while monitoring intelligence; these alerts occur as Russia utilizes hybrid activities to test European defenses and gauge NATO responses, while generally remaining below the threshold of direct military conflict.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that countries supporting Ukraine could face Russian hybrid attacks involving drones or missiles in the coming months; Tusk noted such incidents might be portrayed as accidental to test NATO territory defenses along the eastern flank.
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Daily Memo: US Warns Europe About Russian Threat
Growing threat. U.S. intelligence reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia could use merchant vessels in the Mediterranean to launch drones against targets in Southern Europe. The scenario involves small Gerbera drones concealed aboard commercial shipping and capable of traveling approximately 600 kilometers (370 miles), potentially enabling low-cost attacks against airports or other infrastructure. […]
A Russian drone attack could hit Europe, according to US intelligence. France, Spain and Italy could also be targeted.
The warning calls for Russian attacks on European states are growing louder and louder. According to US intelligence services, soon Mediterranean countries such as Italy, France and Spain could be targeted with drones. From Denmark, on the other hand, comes the warning that one or more NATO countries could be attacked at the border with Russia.
The CIA has alerted NATO countries to a possible attack on their territories with the Gerbera drones in the face of the escalation of the conflict by Russia that seeks to provoke divisions and alarm the European population
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