2 drones spotted flying over German military base after drone with explosives found at cargo airport
Summary
Two drones were seen flying over a German military base in Mechernich on Thursday night, shortly after a drone carrying explosives was found and defused at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The German military and police are investigating these incidents amid concerns about security threats.Key Facts
- Two drones were spotted over the Bundeswehr military base in Mechernich around 10 p.m. on Thursday.
- Military police were sent to the base after the drone sightings.
- The Euskirchen police department has opened an investigation related to the drone flights.
- A drone carrying explosives was found and defused at Leipzig/Halle Airport on Tuesday night.
- Leipzig/Halle Airport is a major cargo hub that supports international freight and NATO missions.
- An incendiary device caused a fire at the same airport’s logistics center in 2024, suspected to be linked to Russian intelligence.
- Western officials accuse Russia and its allies of staging attacks across Europe since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- The Russian Embassy in Germany denied involvement and called the drone incident part of rising anti-Russian sentiment.
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