France and Ireland Open Probes Into Unidentified Drones Near Nuclear Sub Base and Zelensky Flight

Overview

• French judicial authorities launched an inquiry after five drones were detected Thursday night over Île Longue, the base that services France’s ballistic-missile submarines.
• The Atlantic Maritime Prefecture said sensitive infrastructure was not threatened and that it is too early to determine the drones’ origin.
• A naval infantry unit guarding Île Longue fired several shots at the devices, according to a source familiar with the incident.
• Irish police said the Special Detective Unit is investigating drones seen along President Volodymyr Zelensky’s flight path on Monday, with an Irish Navy vessel reporting up to five drones.
• Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin will convene the National Security Council this month, and a Zelensky adviser said the sightings did not affect the visit or require plan changes.