The U.S. CIA alerted Spain,
France, and Italy about possible attacks using Gerbera drones two-meter-long
plywood models that carry up to five kilograms of explosives and reach speeds
of 160 km/h with a 600 km range. These drones could target areas like
Barcelona, Marseille, Rome, and Naples after reassembly at sea and
satellite-guided launches.
The warning followed CIA Director
John Ratcliffe’s August 25 Moscow trip, with details from Lithuanian sources
reported by El Mundo; while officials haven’t confirmed, it underscores fears
of Russian hybrid tactics amid the Ukraine conflict.
