Nato base security raised over ‘threat of Russian drone attack’

A foreign intelligence service said the Nato air base in Geilenkirchen near the border with the Netherlands may be sabotaged by Russian forces (Picture: Getty Images)

The German military has received a tip off one of their bases is at risk of a Russian drone attack.

A foreign intelligence service said the Nato air base in Geilenkirchen near the border with the Netherlands may be sabotaged by Russian forces, NTV reports.

The security level at the base was raised on Thursday with non-essential staff being sent home.