Event 1153

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  "attack_type": "Espionage",
  "category": "Kinetic",
  "confidence": "High",
  "country": "Germany",
  "description": "In October 2025, Germany recorded a record high number of drone sightings over its military bases, with an increased focus on naval installations. A senior intelligence official highlighted that the Bundeswehr's naval base of Wilhelmshaven on the North Sea, a major naval garrison, was particularly affected. The rise in drone sightings has raised concerns about espionage, with previous investigations pointing towards suspected Russian espionage activities. This surge reflects rising regional tensions linked to NATO's stance against Russia following the 2022 Ukraine conflict and increased naval importance of the Baltic and North Sea areas.",
  "event_time_utc": "2025-10-31T00:00:00Z",
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    "Germany recorded its highest number of drone sightings over military bases in October, a senior intelligence official said, with a growing focus on naval installations.",
    "Previously, drones had often been spotted over army and air force bases, including those training Ukrainian troops. In January, German police launched an investigation into suspected Russian espionage after drones were spotted over several military bases in Bavaria.",
    "The naval base of Wilhelmshaven, on the North Sea, is the Bundeswehr's longest garrison. It also handles repairs and maintenance of the fleet and is pivotal for operations in the North and Baltic Seas.",
    "The Bundeswehr (armed forces) has critical infrastructure. At the moment, it is mainly the navy which is affected by drone sightings among the branches of the military.",
    "Germany has the largest Western navy in the Baltic region. The Baltic has gained greater significance for NATO since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, prompting Baltic littoral states Sweden and Finland to join the Western military alliance."
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          "Previously, drones had often been spotted over army and air force bases, including those training Ukrainian troops. In January, German police launched an investigation into suspected Russian espionage after drones were spotted over several military bases in Bavaria.",
          "The naval base of Wilhelmshaven, on the North Sea, is the Bundeswehr's longest garrison. It also handles repairs and maintenance of the fleet and is pivotal for operations in the North and Baltic Seas.",
          "The Bundeswehr (armed forces) has critical infrastructure. At the moment, it is mainly the navy which is affected by drone sightings among the branches of the military.",
          "Germany has the largest Western navy in the Baltic region. The Baltic has gained greater significance for NATO since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, prompting Baltic littoral states Sweden and Finland to join the Western military alliance."
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