# UK military sites see near-daily drone incidents in 2026 amid widening hybrid threat

https://mins.news/en/item/65662

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-19 16:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/uk-military-sites-see-near-daily-drone-incidents-in-2026-as-europe-confronts-widening-hybrid-threat/

> Nearly 340 drone incidents were recorded at or near UK Ministry of Defence facilities during the first eight months of 2026, surpassing the totals for all of 2025 and 2024. The ministry has not publicly identified those responsible, while experts cited possible actors serving Russian or Iranian interests. NATO officials warn hybrid activity is targeting public trust and alliance unity.

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