US warns of possible Russian drone attacks on Mediterranean

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 21:50 · Archive

US intelligence has warned of potential Russian drone strikes on Mediterranean tourist destinations using ships.

US agencies have reportedly produced a warning of a possible Russian operation involving drones launched from merchant ships targeting Spain, France or Italy, according to reports citing intelligence sources. French President Emmanuel Macron denied that the CIA had informed French services of such a threat, contradicting reports from Spanish newspaper El Mundo.

How it is being reported

• Macron says 'CIA did not inform French services' of possible Russian drone attacksFrance 24 · 24 Sept, 21:38
• CIA warns Russia is preparing attacks on Spain, France or Italy with drones from the sea: reportIndependent World · 24 Sept, 11:49
• Putin 'plots drone strikes on Mediterranean tourist destinations' as holidaymakers put on alertThe Mirror · 24 Sept, 08:29
• Putin's Mediterranean 'drone attack plot': US spies 'warn Russia is planning strikes on Italy, Spain and France with UAVs hidden on merchant ships'Daily Mail · 24 Sept, 08:00

In this story: Russia · United States · Spain · France · Italy · Emmanuel Macron

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