Russian drones spy on RAF bases and Britain's nuclear weapons

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Intelligence experts have accused Russia of launching spy drones on Royal Air Force bases and Britain's nuclear weapons.According to a report published by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), Kremlin drones flew over four sensitive US military bases across Britain as part of a "sustained" 15-month campaign.Officials were unable to track the drones' signals or launch sites, leading to investigators at the time believing the technology was not programmed and instead had live operators.Now, the IISS has discovered that HAV Dolphin, a Russian-crewed cargo vessel, was docked near Hull at the time of some of the incursions.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The report said it was "likely" the Kremlin was using its sanctioned ships to deploy drones and spy on Nato's most sensitive military locations, with drones sighted at military bases, airports and critical civilian infrastructure in 13 European countries between August 2024 and February 2026.The report stated: "The...

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