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Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe and likely launched drones from shadow ships, report says
Russia likely used shadow ships to launch drones over Europe, disrupting civilian aviation and testing NATO air defenses between 2024 and 2026. A report by the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) documented 144 suspected drone sightings across multiple NATO countries, with incidents peaking in late 2025 and causing airport closures. The campaign aimed to avoid triggering a collective NATO response, exposing weaknesses in European air defense systems.
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