U.S. Officials Warn Russian Drones Track Arms Routes Through Germany

Russia or its proxies have been flying surveillance drones over transport corridors in eastern Germany that the United States and its allies use to move military equipment bound for Ukraine, according to a New York Times report citing U.S. and other Western officials. Officials said the flights appear aimed at collecting intelligence that could support a broader Russian sabotage campaign in Europe. Previous operations attributed to Moscow have included warehouse fires in Britain, an attack on a Norwegian dam and attempts to sever Baltic Sea cables. German and U.S. authorities have been sharing information since the May arrest of three Ukrainian nationals who were allegedly involved in a Russia-linked plot. While the number of confirmed sabotage incidents has fallen this year, analysts warn the drone overflights show Russia is still seeking ways to disrupt Western support for Kyiv. Security has been tightened along key rail and road corridors, but military planners remain concerned that information gathered by the drones could be used to target logistics hubs or convoys.