politics
US intelligence suspects Russia behind explosive drone plot
U.S. intelligence believes an explosive-laden drone found near Germany‘s Leipzig/Halle Airport was owned by the Russian government, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing unnamed officials.
TL;DR
- U.S. intelligence believes an explosive drone found near Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany was owned by the Russian government.
- The incident is feared to be a plot by Russian intelligence against NATO.
- Russia is noted for its expertise in drone warfare.
- Suspicious drones have been recorded in numerous incidents across 13 countries.
- Moscow has been accused of espionage operations to disrupt Ukraine's supply lines located in NATO territory.