German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated on September 9, 2026, that a foiled drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport had been prepared in Russia over an extended period. The disclosure raised concerns about Russian hybrid warfare against Germany.
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Merz says disaster narrowly averted in Russia-prepared drone attack at airport Reuters
BERLIN, Sept 9 - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport had been prepared in Russia over an extended period and that a disaster was only narrowly averted.