German minister warns of daily 'hybrid warfare' after suspected drone attack
Dobrindt said espionage, sabotage and cyberattacks are a constant reality as Germany expands drone security research after recent incidents.
- On Sunday, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt warned that Germany faces daily "hybrid warfare" attacks, including espionage, sabotage, and cyberattacks by foreign powers aimed at destabilizing the nation.
- These warnings follow a "hybrid attack scenario" on Tuesday involving an explosive-laden drone discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport, with Dobrindt leaving open possible involvement by foreign powers.
- Two drones appeared at around 10 p.m. Thursday over the Bundeswehr base in Mechernich, which hosts personnel maintaining Patriot air defense systems used to defend Ukraine.
- The Russian Embassy in Berlin dismissed the Leipzig incident as a "fabricated provocation" on Friday, claiming Russia faces accusations "without the slightest evidence being presented."
- Dobrindt announced a new drone security research center will be established in August at a German Aerospace Center test airport in Saxony-Anhalt as part of Germany's response to escalating threats.
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Germany Is Daily Target of Hybrid Warfare, Minister Says
Germany is facing daily hybrid warfare attacks from foreign adversaries, a senior minister has said, following a suspected attempted drone attack on the Leipzig/Halle Airport last week. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt told BILD on Aug. 8 that he would not use the term “war” to describe the current situation but that he believed that “the palpable strategic goal of foreign powers is to subjugate [Germany] politically and socially.” “We are a…
Top German Official Says the Country Faces Daily Hybrid Attacks From Foreign Powers, Follows Explosive Drone Found at NATO Air Hub
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Europe is not well prepared enough for enemy drones, admonish experts. After the incident at Leipzig airport, Federal Minister of the Interior Dobrindt is now responding.
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