US EditionKremlin Dismisses Drone Surveillance Allegations as 'Fake News'
Western officials warn that drones surveilling German transport routes collect intelligence possibly aiding Russian sabotage and battlefield efforts, with some drones linked to Iran, officials say.
- On August 28, the Kremlin dismissed a New York Times report claiming Russia or proxies flew surveillance drones over U.S. supply routes in eastern Germany.
- The report originated from U.S. and Western officials alleging reconnaissance drone flights aimed at gathering battlefield intelligence on weapon shipments to Ukraine.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov rejected the report as fake news, stating the Kremlin had not thoroughly examined it and doubting Germany would have remained silent if true.
- U.S. authorities acknowledged the drone flights but were unable to identify their source; in response, Germany regarded the incursions as a significant security threat and deployed anti-drone defenses.
- Western intelligence warns Moscow could exploit such surveillance data for sabotage, though incidents have declined recently amid enhanced security and arrests related to conspiracies.
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High-ranking U.S. officials report the "New York Times" of Russian drone flights over an East German federal state. The Bundeswehr confirmed this – but can probably do little.
Report: Russian Drones Are Tracking Supplies to Ukraine
US and European officials say Russian surveillance drones are being flown over key military supply routes in eastern Germany, gathering intelligence that could help Moscow's sabotage efforts in its war in Ukraine. The activity along routes used by the US and its allies, described as "straight-up espionage" by military experts,...
High-ranking U.S. officials report the "New York Times" of Russian drone flights over an East German state. The information is said to be "useful for further sabotage operations".
According to reports, Russian drones are supposed to explore routes for military supplies in East Germany. Defense Minister Pistorius speaks of a cat-and-mouse game in drone defense – with limited possibilities.
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