Russia ‘mounted drone surveillance of European nuclear sites over 18 months’
A report by the International Institute of Strategic Studies reveals that Russian intelligence conducted a 18-month surveillance campaign using drones over European nuclear sites. The incidents, which included sites in the UK and France, highlight potential vulnerabilities in NATO's air defense systems.
Why it matters
The exposure of persistent surveillance over sensitive nuclear infrastructure raises serious concerns regarding national security and the effectiveness of European defense strategies.
RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk. Drone activity was detected over the base in the months before US nuclear weapons were installed there. RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk. Drone activity was detected over the base in the months before US nuclear weapons were installed there. Russia Russia ‘mounted drone surveillance of European nuclear sites over 18 months’ Researchers say Moscow acted with ‘substantial impunity’ in 144 incidents, including over RAF Lakenheath
The Guardian typically frames security issues with a focus on institutional failure and international accountability, though the reporting relies on a credible think-tank study.
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