
IISS Report on European Drone Incursions: Separating Confirmed Russian Operations from Misidentification Cases
The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) has analyzed 144 drone incursion incidents across 13 European countries between August 2024 and February 2026, concluding it is 'highly likely' Russian intelligence conducted coordinated surveillance operations. However, multiple high-profile cases in Denmark, Belgium, and elsewhere were subsequently debunked — with sightings confirmed as police helicopters or celestial objects — highlighting how panic has amplified limited hard evidence.
Source: DroneXL










