Evidence links drone explosives at Leipzig/Halle to Russia

deutschlandfunk.de (German)

US media report that evidence indicates the explosive-carrying drone at Leipzig/Halle airport likely came from Russia, with reports suggesting Russian government or intelligence involvement. The Wall Street Journal and CNN cited US officials familiar with intelligence reports; a US defense official in Europe said the drone's explosive appeared military-grade. German politicians also suspected Russian responsibility. Interior Minister Dobrindt only blamed "foreign powers" for a hybrid attack. Meanwhile, federal police installed an EchoShield radar system at the airport to detect and track drones.


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