Drones fly over western German base after explosive drone found near Leipzig

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Two drones were spotted above a German military base in Mechernich on Thursday, two days after an explosive-laden drone was found near Leipzig/Halle Airport, authorities said Saturday. The base, 35 km from Belgium, has a high-security underground storage facility and supports maintenance of U.S. Patriot systems. The Leipzig drone was near Ukrainian An-124 cargo planes. Officials have not publicly blamed any country; some lawmakers accuse Russia. The incidents revived concerns about drones penetrating NATO airspace and debate over readiness for new threats. Russia's embassy dismissed the Leipzig event as a fabricated provocation.


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