Russian drone campaign mapped Nato air defence gaps, study finds
Russian drone campaign reveals Nato air defence gaps
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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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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
Coverage (6)
- Drones over RAF base ‘probably launched from Russian ship in UK’ The Times · 6h ago
- Russian drones spy on nuclear weapons in Britain The Telegraph · 6h ago
- Russia likely used shadow ships to wage a drone campaign in Europe, report says AP News · 6h ago
- Russia ‘mounted drone surveillance of European nuclear sites over 18 months’ The Guardian · 6h ago
- Rash of Drone Incursions Shows European Vulnerability, Experts Say The New York Times · 6h ago
- Russian drone campaign mapped Nato air defence gaps, study finds Financial Times · 6h ago broke it first
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