Three countries under threat: CIA reveals plans for possible Russian attack

The CIA has warned European governments about possible Russian drone attacks from the sea. According to El Mundo, potential targets could be Spain, France, or Italy. Drones could be launched from ship containers 200–300 km from the coast. The warning came after the CIA director's visit to Moscow.

The CIA has warned several European governments about a possible new Russian operation using drones launched from the sea. According to the Spanish newspaper El Mundo, potential targets could be Spain, France, or Italy. A source close to the Lithuanian Defense Ministry told the publication that drones could be placed in ordinary shipping containers and launched 200–300 km from the coast. Flight time to the shore would range from 1 hour 15 minutes to two hours. The warning came after CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow on August 25. El Mundo links the choice of targets to upcoming election campaigns in these countries in 2027 and the presence of political forces whose positions align with Moscow's interests. The article cites French politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon, who linked the increased Russian threat to Ukraine's ability to launch long-range strikes on Russian territory.