According to reports from the Spanish newspaper El Mundo and a source close to the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence, Russia is preparing possible drone attacks targeting Mediterranean countries including Italy, France, and Spain. The planned attacks involve the use of Gerbera drones launched from the sea, concealed inside containers on merchant ships. These drones are approximately two meters long, have a wingspan of 2.5 meters, weigh up to 18 kilograms, fly at speeds of up to 160 km/h, and have a range of about 600 kilometers. Their small explosive payload (4-5 kg) is enough to cause fires or damage exposed equipment, potentially disrupting ports or airports temporarily. The information is reportedly shared by US intelligence with European governments following a CIA Director trip to Moscow. Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has publicly denied confirmation of these plans, calling the alarm baseless and counterproductive.

According to reports from the Spanish newspaper El Mundo and a source close to the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence, Russia is preparing possible drone attacks targeting Mediterranean countries including Italy, France, and Spain. The planned attacks involve the use of Gerbera drones launched from the sea, concealed inside containers on merchant ships. These drones are approximately two meters long, have a wingspan of 2.5 meters, weigh up to 18 kilograms, fly at speeds of up to 160 km/h, and have a range of about 600 kilometers. Their small explosive payload (4-5 kg) is enough to cause fires or damage exposed equipment, potentially disrupting ports or airports temporarily. The information is reportedly shared by US intelligence with European governments following a CIA Director trip to Moscow. Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has publicly denied confirmation of these plans, calling the alarm baseless and counterproductive.