US Intelligence Warns Europe of Possible Russian Drone Attacks, Report Says
A source close to Lithuania's Defense Ministry told a Spanish newspaper that launching drones from a ship would be relatively straightforward.
US intelligence agencies have warned European countries about the possibility of Russian drone attacks, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
A source close to Lithuania's Defense Ministry told the Spanish daily El Mundo that launching drones from a ship would be a relatively straightforward operation, raising concerns about the vulnerability of European countries to this kind of threat.
The warning comes amid heightened tension between Russia and NATO member states, with several European countries having reported drone incursions or suspicious aerial activity near military and civilian infrastructure in recent months.
Lithuania, a Baltic state bordering both Russia's Kaliningrad exclave and Belarus, has repeatedly flagged security concerns linked to its proximity to Russian territory.
The report did not specify which countries or facilities US intelligence believes could be targeted, nor did it detail the timeframe in which any such attack might occur.
Officials in Washington and across Europe have not issued public statements elaborating on the intelligence assessment, according to the report.
Sources
- US intelligence warns Europe of possible Russian drone attacks: Report — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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