Daily Memo: US Warns Europe About Russian Threat

Southern European countries could be a new target for Moscow.

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Growing threat. U.S. intelligence reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia could use merchant vessels in the Mediterranean to launch drones against targets in Southern Europe. The scenario involves small Gerbera drones concealed aboard commercial shipping and capable of traveling approximately 600 kilometers (370 miles), potentially enabling low-cost attacks against airports or other infrastructure. […]

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