Merz assumes Russia likely behind recent drone flights in Germany
German Chancellor described the aircraft as reconnaissance drones conducting surveillance operations and carrying no warheads.
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Russia hits Kramatorsk with fiber-optic drone immune to Ukrainian jamming
The strike marks the first reported use of a fiber-optic-guided drone in Kramatorsk, underscoring Russia’s expanding use of advanced FPV systems designed to evade Ukrainian electronic warfare.
Germany deploys helicopter after “military” drones shut Munich airport again
The drones escaped before they could be identified — over 6,500 travelers were affected.
Fifteen drones cross from Belgian army camp into Germany — but Belgium says no proof of Russian hand yet
Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken said it's probably a form of hybrid threat to create unrest, fitting Russia's years-long pattern.
Munich joins list of European airports disrupted by drones as airspace incidents rise
The airport halted all operations for hours overnight on 2 October after drones were spotted near the airfield, impacting 32 flights.
Zelenskyy proposes drone-killer network to stop attacks over Europe
Combining Ukraine’s frontline experience with modern air defenses, mobile units, and drone interceptors could end Moscow’s freedom to strike from the air.
Russia doesn’t seek peace. It seeks escalation — 18 attacks on NATO in September show it
Unable to crush Ukraine by force, Moscow now strikes at the perception of safety in Europe, using drones, bombers, and propaganda to erode unity.
Germany might let its army shoot down drones—because the threat is now “very concrete”
As drone sightings grow across northern Europe, Berlin wants the Bundeswehr to take aim.
Drone part recovered in Pärnu County, Estonia as agencies probe how it reached national territory
Officials say there’s no evidence the drone entered Estonian airspace or crashed on land.
Russia and Hungary coordinate a bizarre false‑flag narrative accusing Ukraine of plotting NATO drone strikes
Within hours of a Hungarian outlet’s article, Moscow amplified claims of a Ukrainian plan to attack Poland and Romania.
Zaporizhzhia building anti-drone tunnels over roads to protect civilians and logistics
Netting tunnels protect civilians and logistics routes against increasingly sophisticated fibre-optic drone attacks.
Leader of Russia’s most elite drone unit identified – RFE/RL
An investigation by RFE/RL reveals the leadership and structure of Rubicon, Russia’s elite drone formation, whose advanced tactics have outmatched other unmanned forces and severely disrupted Ukrainian operations.
Russia’s new attack drone full of American, European, Chinese components – Ukrainian intelligence
Russia’s new Geran-3 attack drones incorporate dozens of foreign-made parts, showing Moscow still has access to Western technology despite sanctions.
A drone flew over Poland’s presidential residence — two Belarusians are now in custody
The State Protection Service neutralized the device after spotting it above Belweder and nearby government buildings. The incident unfolded on the same day Zapad-2025 military exercises intensified across the border.
“A deliberate expansion of the war by Russia”: Romania scrambles jets after Russian drone enters NATO airspace for the 2nd time this week
Russian drones have entered NATO airspace for the second time this month, following a wave of incursions into Poland on 10 September that prompted heightened defenses along NATO’s eastern borders.
Poland scrambles jets and closes Lublin airport in reaction to new Russian drone threat
Poland has heightened defenses along its eastern border following a wave of Russian drones that entered its airspace on 10 September.
“Eastern Sentry” – NATOs new plan to defend from Russian drones
NATO Secretary General and SACEUR announced a new defensive operation combining air, ground, and counter-drone capabilities, in response to recent Russian drone incursions into NATO territory.
Ukrainian intelligence may have prevented even bigger destruction on Polish territory amid Russian attack
Ukraine warned Poland of attack before 19 Russian drones breached the NATO member airspace.
Russian drones target Ukraine’s energy sites to leave civilians without heat and light
The strike on 8 September also resulted in fires at industrial facilities and residential buildings in Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts.
Ukraine’s parliamentary headquarters hit during Russian drone swarm
Overnight, Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine, killing four and wounding dozens while striking multiple cities.