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Revealed: Putin's bid to hit German airport with explosive-laden drone linked to blitz on Britain
United Kingdom🏛️ PoliticsCenter15 hr. ago

Revealed: Putin's bid to hit German airport with explosive-laden drone linked to blitz on Britain

An explosive-laden drone attack on a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany is linked to a broader Russian sabotage campaign targeting Britain and other European countries. The drone, containing Semtex explosives, struck the aircraft but did not detonate. Security experts view the incident as a significant escalation, indicating Russia's willingness to use drones against European targets. Forensic analysis revealed DNA traces on the drone matching an individual suspected of involvement in a previous Russian-backed parcel bomb campaign that targeted the UK in 2024. These attacks, originating from Lithuania, included incendiary devices that caused fires at DHL facilities in Birmingham and Poland. Joint investigations across multiple countries have identified 22 suspects linked to the GRU military intelligence service, with five currently on trial in Lithuania. Experts suggest the drone attack represents a direct continuation of the same sabotage network.

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Daily Mail logoDaily MailIndependentCenter15 hr. ago
Revealed: Putin's bid to hit German airport with explosive-laden drone linked to blitz on Britain

An explosive-laden drone attack on a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany is linked to a broader Russian sabotage campaign targeting Britain and other European countries. The drone, containing Semtex explosives, struck the aircraft but did not detonate. Security experts view the incident as a significant escalation, indicating Russia's willingness to use drones against European targets. Forensic analysis revealed DNA traces on the drone matching an individual suspected of involvement in a previous Russian-backed parcel bomb campaign that targeted the UK in 2024. These attacks, originating from Lithuania, included incendiary devices that caused fires at DHL facilities in Birmingham and Poland. Joint investigations across multiple countries have identified 22 suspects linked to the GRU military intelligence service, with five currently on trial in Lithuania. Experts suggest the drone attack represents a direct continuation of the same sabotage network.

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