Drone Incidents in Europe Spark Fears of Russian Sabotage Operations

Al Jazeera · first seen 11.08.2026

A drone crash in Germany has heightened anxieties across Europe regarding potential Russian hybrid warfare and sabotage operations.

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Al Jazeera — ‘New level of danger’: Drone incidents scare Europe amid Russia-Ukraine war

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