Russian military operations are increasingly utilizing unmanned aerial systems to probe NATO air defense networks across Europe, according to a new intelligence assessment.
The report highlights a strategic shift where drones are not only used for direct strikes but also for persistent surveillance of critical infrastructure, including nuclear facilities and military logistics hubs.
The assessment, cited by media outlets including Bankier.pl, describes these activities as "combat reconnaissance" aimed at mapping supply lines and identifying vulnerabilities in European defense structures.
This represents a significant escalation in the scope of Russian drone operations, moving beyond the immediate conflict zone in Ukraine to test the resilience of allied territories.
This development comes amid a broader intensification of drone warfare in the region.
Recent reports have documented renewed Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow, citing statements from Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, while Russian forces have simultaneously escalated strikes on Ukraine’s Black Sea ports.