Bus driver kicked explosive drone out of the air at German airport, lawmaker says
Federal prosecutors say the drone carried explosives and a detonator, and officials opened a counterterrorism probe after a bus driver knocked it down.
- On Tuesday, a bus driver at Leipzig/Halle airport intercepted an explosive-laden drone by kicking the low-flying device out of the air, potentially preventing an attack at the strategic facility.
- Leipzig/Halle serves as a critical logistics hub for DHL and NATO's Strategic Airlift International Solution, hosting massive Ukrainian Antonov cargo freighters that make it an attractive target.
- Federal prosecutors launched a counterterrorism investigation after discovering the drone carried professional explosives and a detonator. Detlef Seif, a parliamentary interior committee member, called the driver's action "very daring and courageous, but also very dangerous."
- State Minister Armin Schuster praised the driver on Friday but cautioned against similar risks, telling regional broadcaster MDR, "Letting us know would be enough." Chancellor Friedrich Merz held discussions with Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and cabinet members.
- German authorities have previously accused Moscow of carrying out hybrid attacks—incidents short of war—though Russia denies involvement. The incident underscores ongoing security concerns at strategic NATO facilities.
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