Russian-Linked Ships Suspected in Coordinated European Drone Campaign

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A UK think tank report suggests Russian-linked ships, including 'shadow fleet' vessels, may be behind coordinated drone flights over European military bases and airports between August 2024 and February 2026, probing air defenses and normalizing airspace violations.

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