US warns Europe of possible Russian drone strikes via Mediterranean ships

The United States has reportedly warned several European countries about a potential Russian drone operation targeting sites in Spain, France, or Italy, according to a report by El Mundo and other international media. The drones could allegedly be transported on merchant ships and launched from Mediterranean waters. The warning, based on anonymous intelligence sources, has not been publicly confirmed by the CIA or Spanish authorities, and no specific targets, dates, or vessels have been identified. The Gerbera drone, a cheap Russian model used in Ukraine, is among the devices mentioned, capable of acting as a decoy or carrying light explosives. The maritime element would allow Russia to launch drones closer to southern Europe, bypassing distance challenges. This comes amid heightened European concerns over hybrid threats, following Germany's official attribution of a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport to Russia in August.