German authorities attribute an attempted sabotage attack to Russia involving a small drone carrying ~1.3 lb of explosives placed inside a secured airport area near a Ukrainian-operated An-124 cargo aircraft. The novelty is the use of a low-cost UAV as a covert explosive delivery device for hybrid attacks on logistics/aviation infrastructure rather than frontline combat, potentially disrupting weapons transport and creating major safety effects.
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Explosive drone sabotage attempt against Ukrainian An-124 at Leipzig airport
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/news-features/germany-formally-accuses-russia-of-attempted-drone-strike-on-ukrainian-an-124-cargo-jetGermany Formally Accuses Russia Of Attempted Drone Strike On Ukrainian An-124 Cargo Jet