NATO Just Got Handed a Warning From Germany’s Top General: Russia Is Testing the Alliance to Prepare for a Wider War
German officials say suspected Russian drones are probing NATO response times, with one explosive-bearing drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane.
- On Thursday, police disarmed an explosive-bearing drone found at Leipzig-Halle Airport near a Ukrainian An-124 Ruslan cargo plane, though the device failed to detonate due to a faulty detonator.
- Inspector General of the Bundeswehr Carsten Breuer warned Russia is using drones to test NATO defenses, explaining that Russia is "already reorienting its economy and military to prepare for a broader conflict with the West."
- The International Institute for Strategic Studies reported it was "highly likely" Russia was behind 144 surveillance drones in NATO airspace, while two additional drones were spotted late Thursday over a German military base in Mechernich.
- Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt termed the incident "a new level of threat," while Ukraine's ambassador to Germany, Oleksii Makeiev, blamed Russia—though the Kremlin has denied any involvement.
- NATO assessments indicate hybrid threats have increased in recent years, with analysis suggesting the Kremlin may seek to seize territory like Narva within three years.
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ANALYSIS – Following the discovery of a drone laden with explosives at Leipzig airport in Germany and a rise in unclaimed incidents, Europeans are questioning Russia's intentions. Source link: https://www.lefigaro.fr/international/les-russes-testent-partout-l-inquietude-s-accroit-au-sein-des-etats-majors-europeens-face-a-une-menace-desinhibee-du-kremlin-20260813 Author: Publish date: 2026-08-14 07:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs t…
An impressive picture was presented on Wednesday afternoon: Several jets with "Donnerschlag" were heard about 4 pm above the city of Hünfeld (Landkreis Fulda) and attracted the attention of many people. In the past days some OSTHESSEN-NEWS readers reported that the Bundeswehr flew again over the region Fulda. The exact background is still unclear. A response from the press office of the Bundeswehr is still pending. (jk) +++...
NATO Just Got Handed a Warning From Germany’s Top General: Russia Is Testing the Alliance to Prepare for a Wider War
A top German General says Russia is preparing to launch a wider war as it fights a full-scale conflict in Ukraine. The Kremlin, he says, is using hybrid attacks to probe NATO’s defenses. T-14 Armata Tank Russia. Image Credit: Creative Commons. T-14 Armata. Image Credit: Creative Commons. The warning comes from Gen. Carsten Breuer, the 17th Inspector General of Germany’s Bundeswehr. In his position, he acts as the top military advisor to the Germ…
Suspicious Antenna and Ukrainian with Tin Cans: New Clues of Russian Link to Drone Attack in Leipzig
There are growing indications that Russia is behind the suspected drone attack on Germany's Leipzig airport. German security services are reportedly now virtually convinced of this, although it has not yet been officially confirmed. DNA traces and a suspicious antenna were also recovered at the scene of the incident, all signals pointing towards Russia.
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