A BBC Ukrainecast episode with 21K views released 3 months ago discusses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s claim that Russia is using its oil tankers as covert platforms to launch reconnaissance drone operations across Europe. The report references multiple recent drone sightings in Germany, contextualizing these within ongoing NATO airspace security concerns and debates on strengthening NATO measures. The episode examines the evidence surrounding Russia’s responsibility for these incursions, highlighting hybrid warfare tactics that blend maritime cover with aerial drone surveillance to challenge European security without overtly escalating conflict. This analysis situates Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ as a stealthy, unconventional military tool in its hybrid warfare arsenal against NATO allies.
Category: Military & Paramilitary Operations
Subcategory: Unconventional / Paramilitary
Country: Germany
Source report: www.youtube.com/watch
