US intelligence warns Europe of possible Russian drone attacks: Report
The reported plan would use small Gerbera drones hidden in merchant ships to disrupt ports or airports, with a payload of only 4 to 5 kilograms, analysts said.
- On September 23, 2026, Spanish newspaper El Mundo reported that US intelligence warned Spain, France, and Italy that Russia may be preparing to launch Gerbera-type drones from merchant vessels in the Mediterranean.
- Following CIA Director John Ratcliffe's unannounced August 25, 2026, visit to Moscow, the intelligence alert reportedly reflects ongoing concerns about Russian hybrid provocations across Europe.
- Technical data describes the Gerbera as a small drone approximately 2 meters long with a 2.5-meter wingspan, capable of carrying a 4-to-5-kilogram explosive payload up to 600 kilometers from maritime launch points.
- Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto publicly disputed the reports on September 24, 2026, calling the alarm unconfirmed, while officials in France and Italy stated they received no confirmation of the alleged warning.
- Spain, France, and Italy face elections in 2027, making them attractive targets for Russia to exploit public fatigue over the war in Ukraine through low-cost, high-impact hybrid operations designed to influence political sentiment.
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According to the Spanish newspaper El Mundo, Washington shared a report on possible attacks from merchant ships in the Mediterranean; Macron denied receiving it
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According to a report, U.S. intelligence fears Russian drone attacks on southern Europe. References to concrete operations provide alarm.
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