US intelligence warns Europe of possible Russian drone attacks: Report
The reported plan would hide small Gerbera drones in shipping containers and launch them from merchant ships, with 4 to 5 kilograms of explosives.
- On Thursday, September 24, 2026, the CIA warned Spain, France, and Italy of possible Russian drone attacks launched from civilian ships, according to Spanish newspaper Mundo.
- Russian forces have previously launched drones from ships, and a source close to the Lithuanian Ministry said Russia could hide Geran-5 drones in shipping containers to evade detection.
- The Gerbera drone has a 600-kilometre range and weighs up to 18 kilograms; Spain lacks air defenses capable of countering sea-based drone attacks, El Mundo reported.
- Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto dismissed the report, stating "the alarm raised this morning by a Spanish newspaper helps no one, and there's no evidence to back it up."
- Western officials warn of intensified Russian hybrid warfare targeting Europe, while British expert Keir Giles noted Southern Europe might be chosen due to political fragility, though Vladimir Putin denies any intent to threaten European countries.
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The US fears reported by Lithuanian services: drones "Gerbera" could be launched by ghost oil tankers in the Mediterranean. The Kremlin tries to intimidate the Italian patrol on the activities of Russian ships south of Sicily and towards Syria
Russia is planning drone attacks in southern Europe. Now the CIA is warning that France, Spain or Italy could be targets, writes the newspaper El Mundo.
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Spain, France and Italy Named in Reported CIA Alert on Russian Drones but Rome Says It Has No Confirmation
Italy has rejected a report alleging Russia could launch drones from disguised merchant ships against Mediterranean targets, while European officials said no specific alert had been confirmed.
Spanish, French and Italian authorities have reportedly been warned about drone attacks from merchant ships
'Geranium apocalypse' — Courtesy of the CIA
Europe has apparently found its next Russian horror story: drones hidden aboard merchant ships, sailing quietly into the Mediterranean before suddenly striking Spain, France or Italy. And right on cue comes the CIA, with El Mundo reporting that US intelligence has "warned" European governments of precisely such a Russian plan. One small problem: even Italy's defence minister says the supposed alert has not been confirmed. The bigger question is …
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