Signal
Submitted
Feb 1, 2026, 00:14 UTC
Young German reporters uncovered suspicious drones operating from three Russian ships near European ports, with evidence linking them to Rosatom's shadow fleet.
On December 12, 2025, young journalists from the Axel Springer School of Journalism investigated three suspicious Russian ships suspected of deploying drones with a range of about 200 kilometers. The ships include 'The Hay Dolphin', 'The Chase', and another unnamed vessel, which were tracked near German ports and European waters. The drones' purpose remains unclear but is suspected to be linked to covert operations. Evidence points towards the involvement of Rosatom, Russia's state nuclear energy corporation, through its shipping activities and possibly linked to a shadow fleet operating in Europe. The investigation highlights growing concerns about Russian maritime activities and drone deployments posing security risks to European countries.
Confidence: High
This event clearly describes suspicious and possibly hostile maritime drone activities linked to Russian ships and Rosatom, indicative of aggressive hybrid warfare tactics. The report names specific actors, locations, and equipment, with investigative journalistic evidence supporting the claims.
Source URL
https://eunews.it/en/2025/12/12/suspicious-drones-from-russian-ships-young-reporters-trail-leads-to-rosatom
Source reliability
A
Info credibility
2
Event time
Dec 12, 2025, 16:26 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
Maritime
Primary actor
Rosatom
Country
Germany
Tags
drones, Russian ships, Rosatom, shadow fleet, Germany, European security, maritime surveillance, Axel Springer School of Journalism