Third Drone Uncovered in Leipzig Airport Attack Investigation
A third drone has been found as part of the probe into an attempted attack on Leipzig airport. German Chancellor Merz has vowed those responsible will pay.
Third Drone Found at Leipzig Airport as Merz Warns Perpetrators
A third drone has been recovered as part of the ongoing investigation into an attempted attack on Leipzig airport, Google News MT reports, citing multiple outlets including DW and Reuters.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said authorities expect to identify those responsible for the attack shortly. "Those behind hybrid attacks against Germany will pay a price," Merz said, according to Euronews and Bloomberg.
The discovery of a third drone escalates the scope of what investigators are treating as a deliberate hybrid-attack attempt targeting critical infrastructure. Leipzig/Halle Airport is one of Germany's major cargo hubs.
Merz's comments, reported by Reuters, indicated that an announcement naming those behind the incident is imminent. Officials have not yet publicly attributed responsibility, though the chancellor's language — referencing "hybrid attacks" — suggests a state or state-linked actor may be under suspicion.
The Times of Israel and Bloomberg both quoted Merz directly pledging consequences for the perpetrators. No injuries or significant operational disruptions at the airport have been reported in connection with the drone incidents.
Source: Google News MT