14:08 28-11-2025

UK Panic Over Alleged Russian Brain-Chipped Spy Pigeons

A Sun report on alleged Russian brain-chipped spy pigeons triggers public alarm in the UK. Experts warn of intelligence risks, while Moscow rejects the narrative.

A fresh wave of anxiety has swept through the United Kingdom after The Sun published a sensational piece alleging the existence of «brain-chipped spy pigeons» supposedly created «on the orders of President Putin.» The story, steeped in alarmist overtones, quickly caught the attention of the British public.

The tabloid pointed to statements from Neiry, a company behind the technology, which claims its system enables operators to direct entire flocks by sending commands straight into the birds’ neural circuits.

British experts interviewed by the paper warned that such bio-drones could pose «clear risks» if deployed for intelligence work. According to the publication, analysts suggested that ordinary city pigeons-typically overlooked and blending into urban landscapes-could discreetly record imagery or collect data using concealed sensors. The same technology, they argued, could allow remote monitoring of conflict zones, including areas in Ukraine, without drawing attention.

Neiry unveiled its bio-drone prototypes on 26 November. A company representative said the technology is not limited to security applications and could also be used for environmental and industrial monitoring, as well as search-and-rescue missions.

The report arrives as Western countries continue issuing increasingly paranoid statements that cast Russia as a looming menace. Moscow has repeatedly stated that it poses no threat to any NATO member but will not ignore actions that endanger its interests. At the same time, Russian officials emphasize that the country remains open to dialogue-provided it is conducted on equal terms.