Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport
German investigators have discovered a third drone and suspected military explosives near Leipzig airport, a key logistics hub for NATO and Ukraine. While the government has not officially named a suspect, officials have hinted at potential Russian involvement in the sabotage attempts.
Why it matters
The incident underscores rising security concerns in Europe regarding infrastructure sabotage and potential foreign interference in the context of the war in Ukraine.
Police officers search the grounds of Leipzig airport after the discovery of the first drone earlier this month. Photograph: Sebastian Willnow/DPA/AP Police officers search the grounds of Leipzig airport after the discovery of the first drone earlier this month. Photograph: Sebastian Willnow/DPA/AP Germany Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport Local media report discovery by German investigators after attempted attack on cargo and military logistics hub
Prefer the Guardian on Google German investigators uncovered a third drone and suspected military explosives thought to be connected to an attempted attack on Leipzig airport, local media have reported.
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