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CIA warns Russia may launch drone strikes on Spain, France, or Italy from Mediterranean ships

hs.fi (Italian) — September 24, 2026 at 11:01 AM UTC

The CIA has warned that Russia is preparing drone strikes against Spain, France, or Italy, potentially launched from oil tankers in the Mediterranean, according to Spanish newspaper El Mundo. The warning comes as far-right parties questioning Ukraine support rise in all three countries ahead of next year's elections. The strikes would reportedly use Russian Gerbera drones, which are 2 meters long with a 600-kilometer range and can be catapult-launched from ship decks. CIA Director John Ratcliffe briefed European governments after visiting Moscow in late August, with the information sourced from someone close to Lithuania's defense ministry. Russia's hybrid operations have intensified across Europe recently, including a drone found at Leipzig airport, alleged sabotage plots in Denmark, and warnings from Poland's prime minister about planned attacks. Analysts suggest Russia aims to weaken NATO resolve and reduce European support for Ukraine through small-scale incidents designed to create fear and division.

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