US intelligence believes a drone with explosives at Leipzig airport is likely Russia's

nv.ua (Ukrainian)

US intelligence believes a drone with explosives found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig airport on August 5 likely belongs to Russia's government, the Wall Street Journal reported. The drone, carrying a detonator and explosive substance, was discovered on the runway beside an Antonov An-124. A DHL flight delayed landing and struck an unknown object, possibly another drone. Germany's interior minister suggested foreign state involvement. Analysts note rising threats to European aviation, with suspicious drones spotted at least 144 times across 13 countries since August 2024. US intelligence assesses Putin may plan a limited attack on a NATO nation.


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