The Leipzig drone bomb marks a dangerous escalation for Europe

A drone carrying explosives was found inside the perimeter of Leipzig airport in Germany on Wednesday, close to Ukrainian cargo planes. Though those responsible have not been identified, The Guardian reports that initial evidence points firmly to Russian involvement. This marks the first time such a drone has been discovered in Europe outside the Ukrainian conflict zone—an escalation that raises urgent questions about the security of international aviation.

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