US intelligence warned European governments of a possible Russian Gerbera drone launch from merchant ships targeting Spain, France or Italy.
U.S. intelligence has warned European governments that Russia is planning to launch Gerbera loitering drones from merchant vessels in the Mediterranean against coastal targets in Spain, France or Italy. The alleged method involves concealing drones aboard commercial ships to evade maritime surveillance.
- Channels reporting
- 3
- First reported
- 24 Sep 2026 · 07:03 UTC
- Latest development
- 24 Sep 2026 · 07:03 UTC
- Intensity
- 2 / 5
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