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Berlin plans to publicly attribute the Leipzig drone incident to Russia and announce extensive sanctions on Russian entities, aligning with a broader EU package as tensions with Moscow rise amid hybrid warfare concerns and upcoming elections.
France’s top security official warns of more violent, non‑kinetic attacks on French soil as hybrid warfare and Russia-linked interference intensify in Europe, citing the Leipzig Airport drone incident and broader disinformation campaigns.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany faces real threats after another explosive drone was found near Leipzig airport, with investigators probing the incident and the government weighing expanded intelligence powers to counter hybrid attackers.
Germany is facing daily hybrid warfare from foreign powers, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt says, highlighted by a recent explosive drone found near Leipzig Airport. Officials warn of espionage, sabotage and cyber attacks aimed at destabilizing Germany, with Russia cited as behind daily attempts to influence politics and erode trust ahead of elections, while Leipzig remains a strategic NATO hub and logistics center for Ukraine aid.
German counterterrorism authorities are investigating an explosive-laden drone found in a restricted cargo area at Leipzig airport near a Ukrainian Antonov aircraft; the detonator failed to detonate, a bomb disposal robot disarmed the device, and flights were suspended while investigators treat it as a serious security incident with no suspects yet detained.
An unidentified object near Leipzig/Halle Airport forced the suspension of flight operations overnight and led to the diversion of several aircraft; police deployed a bomb-disposal robot as they investigate, with officials not confirming reports it was a drone, amid Germany's heightened alert for unauthorized drone activity near airports; the incident is developing and will be updated.
Real Madrid are reportedly in an in-principle agreement with RB Leipzig for attacker Yan Diomande, set to sign a five-year deal. Madrid appear to be leading the race amid interest from PSG and Liverpool, though the Spanish press has not yet confirmed the deal and final terms may still be finalized.
An escaped tiger at a privately run enclosure near Leipzig attacked a keeper and was shot dead by armed police to prevent further danger. The facility is linked to Carmen Zander, known as Germany's 'Tiger Queen.' Authorities are investigating how the tiger escaped, planning a drone search and the relocation of other big cats amid concerns from residents and animal-rights groups.
A car ploughed into pedestrians on Grimmaische Street in Leipzig, Germany, killing at least one person and injuring several others; the driver fled but was arrested. Authorities describe the suspect as a 33-year-old German national and a potential lone perpetrator, with police and emergency services, including helicopters, deployed as investigators assess motive and safety.
A driver plowed into pedestrians on Grimmaische Strasse in central Leipzig, Germany, killing two and seriously injuring two others, with about 20 more affected. Police detained a 33-year-old German suspect; authorities say it appears to be an isolated incident and have not identified a motive. The investigation is ongoing.
A driver plowed into pedestrians in Leipzig’s busy shopping district, killing two and seriously injuring three others in what authorities say appears to be a deliberate rampage.
A car rammed pedestrians on Grimmaische Strasse in Leipzig, Germany, killing at least two and injuring several others. The driver was arrested and is no longer considered a threat, but motive remains unknown as emergency services treat it as a mass casualty incident in Saxony.
Two people were killed and several others injured after a car rammed into pedestrians on Grimmaische Strasse in Leipzig. The driver fled but was arrested and is in police custody as prosecutors investigate attempted murder. Authorities say the suspect acted alone and motive is unknown, and a mass casualty incident was declared as responders converged on the scene.
Two people were killed and around 22 injured when a car rammed into a crowd in central Leipzig, Germany; the driver was arrested and authorities say there is no ongoing danger.
Manchester United have agreed a £74 million deal to sign Slovenian forward Benjamin Sesko from Leipzig, with the transfer including a guaranteed £66.3 million and additional bonuses. The 22-year-old, known for his physical presence and goal-scoring ability, will undergo a medical before finalizing the move to Old Trafford. This transfer follows United's recent signings and strategic financial arrangements, and Sesko's arrival is seen as a significant boost to their attacking options.