Russian drone

Russian drone attacks struck Kyiv, with air defence units responding over the Ukrainian capital overnight. The strikes come as Russia's air campaign against Ukrainian cities continues, drawing renewed attention to Kyiv's air defences and to Western support for Ukraine. Readers are following reports of damage and casualties as details emerge.

According to American intelligence, the CIA has warned several European governments that Russia may be preparing a drone attack on one of three Mediterranean countries: Spain, France, or Italy. The information was reportedly shared with the affected governments so they could prepare. The report is drawing widespread attention across Europe, with discussion surging in Italy, Spain, and France, amid heightened concern about Russian hybrid actions against NATO members.

United States intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks against targets in Southern Europe. According to Spain's El Mundo, the intelligence was shared with European governments following briefings involving the CIA director. The reported warning is drawing wide attention across Europe, with concerns mounting over hybrid threats and critical infrastructure security in the region.

Russia may be preparing an attack on Europe reminiscent of its "Operation Spiderweb" drone offensive, according to Spain's El Mundo. The CIA reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that drones could be hidden inside ordinary shipping containers aboard merchant vessels and launched from the sea against European targets. The report is drawing wide attention across European media and social networks, raising concerns about vulnerabilities in commercial shipping and Europe's preparedness for hybrid attacks.