Russia to launch drone strike on Europe? CIA warns of 'potential' threat
The CIA has warned European nations of a potential Russian plot to launch drone strikes from commercial vessels in the Mediterranean. The operation would reportedly use small, low-cost Gerbera drones hidden in shipping containers to target critical infrastructure.
Why it matters
This potential tactic represents a significant shift in asymmetric warfare, threatening maritime security and critical infrastructure across Europe.
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has warned European governments about a possible Russian plan to launch drones from commercial vessels in the Mediterranean, with Spain, France and Italy reportedly among the potential targets. The alleged operation could involve drones being concealed aboard merchant ships and launched from international waters towards targets along the European coast.According to a report by Spanish newspaper El Mundo, the suspected Russian operation would use commercial vessels as covert drone launch platforms, with the drones reportedly targeting airports, ports and other critical infrastructure.The drones could reportedly be hidden inside shipping containers and launched from the vessels using a compact catapult system, allowing them to approach European targets from the sea.
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