According to The New York Times, Russian agents conduct reconnaissance flights with drones over German routes for delivering Western military aid to Ukraine. This helps them gather information about the transportation of weapons and prepare sabotage operations.
Russia is conducting a large-scale sabotage campaign in Europe, including arson in the United Kingdom and attacks on infrastructure. Although the intensity of these actions has decreased in 2025, intelligence operatives are observing an increase in the activity of Russian drones over German routes.
Russian agents are using drones for reconnaissance over the routes of military assistance deliveries to Ukraine. This indicates a high level of organization and Russia's interest in controlling the situation in these areas.