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Report warns Russia using shadow fleet to probe NATO drone defenses
A report by the International Institute of Strategic Studies warns Russia is using a shadow fleet of old ships to launch drones near European military and nuclear sites, testing NATO air defenses and causing disruptions. Between 2024 and 2026, 144 suspected drones were recorded near sensitive locations in multiple NATO countries, including Germany, France, and the UK, with over 1,000 sightings in Germany in 2025.
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