Germany drone incursions raise security concerns

After a drone laden with explosives collided with a Ukrainian aircraft on the ground in Leipzig on August 5, many observers have pointed the finger at Russia, but Chancellor Friedrich Merz has so far remained cautious.

After a drone laden with explosives collided with a Ukrainian aircraft on the ground in Leipzig on August 5, many observers have pointed the finger at Russia, but Chancellor Friedrich Merz has so far remained cautious.

The breach is expected to spark wider concern about the security of military drone components.

The drone incidents in Europe have ignited fears that Moscow's war on Kyiv is now entangling NATO nations.