NATO maneuvers near Kaliningrad coincide with reports of secret Russian drone bases

Military friction across Eastern Europe continues to intensify as NATO forces conducted US-led maneuvers involving American and Norwegian aircraft, AWACS surveillance planes, and Polish ground units near Russia's Kaliningrad exclave. In response to inquiries, NATO reaffirmed its status as a defensive alliance focused on maintaining operational readiness.

Simultaneously, an investigation by The Daily Telegraph revealed Russia has constructed ten covert bases equipped with specialized launch sites for advanced long-range kamikaze drones near NATO borders. Certain sites are reportedly actively deploying drones against Ukrainian targets.

Additionally, maritime security in the Black Sea remains precarious following the Russian Defence Ministry's confirmation of strikes targeting three commercial cargo ships. The strikes reflect a broader escalation in attacks against merchant vessels by both Kyiv and Moscow in recent weeks.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV