French intelligence chief warns of more ‘violent, hostile action’ after Leipzig drone attack - politico.eu
French intelligence chief Céline Berthon has warned of an increased risk of violent hybrid warfare on French soil. This follows a recent discovery of an explosive device at Germany's Leipzig Airport, which is a key logistics hub for military aid to Ukraine.
Why it matters
The warning highlights the escalating threat of state-sponsored sabotage and hybrid warfare tactics targeting European infrastructure and national security.
The head of the DGSI says Russia is intensifying its hybrid war on the continent.
Copy Link Copied Share via email Share on X Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Free article usually reserved for subscribers Police investigators work on the tarmac with a robot capable of defusing explosives near a Ukrainian Antonov cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport on August 5, 2026. | Jens Schlueter/Getty Images August 26, 2026 6:44 pm CET By Marion Solletty PARIS — France should expect more violent attacks on its soil as hybrid warfare and foreign interference intensify across Europe, French security services said Wednesday.
Céline Berthon, director-general of the DGSI, cited this month's discovery of an explosive device near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Germany's Leipzig Airport. The airport is a key logistics hub for transporting military equipment to Ukraine.
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