Russian drone campaign mapped Nato air defence gaps, study finds
Russian drone campaign reveals Nato air defence gaps
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The Russian drone campaign that mapped Nato air defence gaps appears to have involved drone incursions over European nuclear sites, likely launched from shadow ships, over an 18-month period. The campaign revealed vulnerabilities in European air defence systems, according to experts.
The story has quieted without further developments or a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
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A recent study found that Russia's drone campaign mapped Nato air defence gaps. Coverage from The Telegraph, AP News, The Guardian, The New York Times, and Financial Times emphasizes that Russia conducted a drone surveillance campaign across European nuclear sites over an 18-month period.
The campaign reportedly used drones and possibly shadow ships. The extent of the drone incursions and the response from European authorities remain to be seen.
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Russian drone campaign mapped Nato air defence gaps, study finds Financial Times · 91d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
What did the Russian drone campaign target?
European nuclear sites
How long did the Russian drone campaign last?
18 months
What was the result of the Russian drone campaign?
Mapped Nato air defence gaps
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