News · 2 July 2026
Russia used drones to spy on UK nuclear sites
Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation via Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-4.0)
According to a recent report, Russia employed ships from its shadow fleet to fly drones above nuclear facilities in Britain and other parts of Europe. This 15-month campaign targeted military bases, airports, and critical infrastructure in over a dozen countries. Researchers linked the sightings to Russian-linked ships operating nearby, including one sailing towards Hull.
Reported by lbc.co.uk · How we write briefs