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Russia Conducts Extensive Drone Espionage on NATO Nuclear Bases Using Oil Tankers
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 5, 2026
What happened
A new report exposes Russia's use of oil tankers to launch miniature drones for spying on NATO nuclear bases across Europe, revealing 144 undetected incursions over 18 months and exposing critical air defense weaknesses.
- 01Russia used old oil tankers as mobile drone launch platforms for espionage on NATO nuclear sites.
- 02Between August 2024 and February 2026, 144 drone incursions occurred over 13 European countries.
- 03Key targets included nuclear bases in the UK, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
- 04NATO air defenses failed to detect or intercept any of the drones, revealing major vulnerabilities.
- 05The operation combined hybrid warfare tactics with psychological pressure on European leaders.
- 06Poland and the US are responding by establishing permanent military bases in the region.
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