NYT: Russian Drones Surveilling Flights Carrying US Weapons to Germany

American and European military officials are increasingly concerned about Russian surveillance drones flying over routes used to transport military equipment in eastern Germany, according to the New York Times.

The drones, likely belonging to Russia or its allies, are collecting information for potential sabotage and the advancement of Russian troops in Ukraine.

American and German officials are exchanging information about Russian sabotage efforts, such as the arrest of three Ukrainians in May.

Experts and Western intelligence agencies report a decrease in Russian sabotage activities, due to increased security and diplomatic efforts.

Seth Jones of CSIS noted that Russian attacks in Europe increased significantly between 2022 and 2024 but decreased in the first half of 2025.

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) confirms the decrease but warns that the threat remains.

General Alexus Grynkewich stated that sabotage has decreased due to increased attention and law enforcement efforts.

The US is providing information to European countries to strengthen cohesion within NATO.

German sources report that they are strengthening anti-drone systems at their military bases.

The Kremlin dismissed the New York Times report as fake news.