Report warns of possible Russian drone operation in the Mediterranean
The reported travel time for a Gerbera drone to reach the Italian, Spanish or French coast could be as short as 1.25 hours.
El Mundo reported that the CIA had warned several Mediterranean countries of a possible Russian operation using drones launched from disguised commercial vessels. French President Emmanuel Macron disputed the report, saying French authorities had not been informed.
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AllegedEl Mundo reported that several Mediterranean countries had been informed by the CIA of a possible imminent Russian operation.
“Several countries across the Mediterranean have reportedly been informed by the CIA”
AllegedEl Mundo reported that the possible operation would use drones launched from Russian vessels disguised as commercial ships and directed toward Spain, Italy and France.
“drones launched from Russian vessels disguised as commercial ships and directed towards Spain, Italy and even France”
The reported drones are Gerbera systems, which are smaller and lighter than Shahed or Geran drones.
“The report details the use of a specific type of drone: the Gerbera, which is smaller and lighter than the Shahed or Geran systems”