US media report explosive drone at Leipzig airport likely from Russian intelligence

zeit.de (German)

US media report an explosive-laden drone found at Leipzig/Halle airport likely belonged to Russian intelligence, citing US officials briefed on intelligence. The drone was discovered near Ukrainian transport planes and brought down by an employee. An aircraft taking off after the airport lockdown subsequently collided with an unknown smaller object, possibly a second drone. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt described the incident more cautiously as a "hybrid" attack by "foreign powers." Experts remain divided, with some pointing to Russia.


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