Drone spotted over EU research center in Italy, possibly Russian
Illustrative photo: Ukrainian military (GettyImages)
In recent weeks, the defense systems of the EU Joint Research Centre, located in Ispra, have detected five flybys of unidentified drones, the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reports.
According to the media resource, the drone disappeared as soon as it was noticed. However, for the entire week, it flew over one of the most heavily protected facilities in northern Italy.
It is currently unknown whether the drones came from nearby territories or from elsewhere. The staff of the EU Joint Research Centre alerted security agencies about the presence of the mysterious drone.
Thanks to an experimental system for detecting unknown flying objects, they were able to intercept at least five flybys of the device over the past few days.
Media reports suggest that the drone in question is believed by experts to be of Russian origin. It is noted that such drones may be equipped with cameras and digital devices capable of capturing targets in fine detail even at night, as well as performing 3D mapping.
The Ansa agency reports that the Milan prosecutor's office will soon officially begin an investigation into this incident.
Unknown drones over EU countries
At the beginning of January this year, unidentified drones were spotted over the territory of the Riga International Airport. In this regard, the Civil Aviation Agency of Latvia has asked the State Police and the State Security Service to investigate possible threats to civil aviation.
RBC-Ukraine also reported that the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office launched an investigation after several drones were spotted over Bundeswehr facilities in Manching and Neuburg an der Donau.
Furthermore, in November of last year, small drones flew over US military bases in the UK.
In particular, at the beginning of 2024, Germany reported regular drone flights over military bases where Ukrainian defenders are trained.
