Putin’s sick plot to attack European holiday spots

0 September 26, 2026 15:00

In this exclusive interview, intelligence analyst Ryan McBeth breaks down concerning reports that Russia’s shadow fleet could launch maritime drones against soft civilian targets across Southern Europe.

We dive into the strategic calculations behind these potential hybrid attacks, the practical difficulties of anti-drone defence in densely populated European cities, how NATO might respond with targeted strikes or a no-fly zone, and the severe domestic risks Putin faces if he expands military conscription.

Video chapters:
00:00 – Could Putin target European holiday hotspots?
00:35 – The high stakes of Russia’s NATO gamble
01:35 – Soft targets: forcing NATO’s hand
02:35 – How NATO could respond: retaliatory strikes & no-fly zones
04:55 – The reality of setting up anti-drone security in Europe
07:15 – Why mobilisation is Putin’s biggest political threat

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