Russian spy drones over Germany: Why the Bundeswehr cannot shoot them down
5 days ago
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- Russia uses surveillance drones over eastern Germany to monitor Western arms deliveries to Ukraine.
- Over 530 drone sightings were recorded in the first three months of this year.
- Drones track military transport routes to identify weapon deliveries to Ukraine.
- German authorities struggle to counter these espionage activities due to legal and technical limitations.
- Drones frequently appear over Bundeswehr bases, LNG terminals, and railway lines.
- Incidents suggest targeted espionage, especially near training sites for Ukrainian soldiers.
- German police have set up specialized units to handle espionage and sabotage.
- Legal loopholes prevent the German Armed Forces from effectively countering drone threats.
- Political disagreements delay legislative changes needed to address drone threats.
- Critics argue current measures are insufficient to counter hybrid attacks by Russia and China.