IISS Report Links Russian Shadow Fleet to Drone Disruptions… – Sweden, 2026-07-02 | WarHeatMap.app

Home › SwedenIISS Report Links Russian Shadow Fleet to Drone Disruptions Over EuropeA report published by the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) on July 2, 2026, identified 144 suspected drone sightings over European airspace between 2024 and mid-2026. The report alleges that Russia utilized shadow fleet vessels to launch drones, causing repeated disruptions to civilian aviation. Analysts suggest the campaign is a deliberate "gray zone" tactic designed to undermine European security architecture while remaining below the threshold of triggering a collective NATO response.
Date: 2026-07-02
Country: Sweden
Conflict: NATO-Russia Gray Zone Conflict
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Just Security
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