Unidentified drones were spotted over sensitive military and industrial sites in Germany, including the Ramstein US air base. Similar sightings occurred in Brunsbüttel earlier this year, but investigations have not confirmed espionage. The US Air Force reported no impact on Ramstein operations and is monitoring the situation with German authorities.
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