NATO is aware of drone incident near Ukrainian aircraft in Germany
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5 August, 15:19
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NATO says it is aware of a drone discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany.
Source: European Pravda
Details: Earlier reports said that on the night of 4-5 August, a drone equipped with explosives and a detonator was found near a Ukrainian aircraft at the German airport.
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"We are aware of this incident," a NATO official told the publication.
According to the official, the incident is being investigated by German authorities.
Background:
- In December last year, Germany opened a new national drone defence centre to ensure better coordination between the central government and federal state authorities.
- In December last year, Germany opened a new national drone defence centre to ensure better coordination between the central government and federal state authorities.
- German authorities have repeatedly warned that drones pose a security threat following a series of incursions near airports and military facilities this year.
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