Title: Drone at Leipzig Airport: Experts Warn of a More Dangerous Phase in Russia's Hybrid War
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A kamikaze drone was discovered at Leipzig Airport, signaling what security experts describe as a new and more dangerous phase in Russia's hybrid warfare against Europe.
The incident has raised alarms across the continent. Security expert Carlo Masala called it a serious escalation.
"This is a new level," Masala said. "I expect further escalation from the Russian side."
Hybrid warfare refers to a mix of military and non-military tactics, including sabotage, cyberattacks, and intimidation. The use of a drone near a major civilian airport marks a clear shift in tactics, according to analysts.
The discovery at Leipzig is not an isolated event. It follows a pattern of increasingly reckless actions attributed to Russian operatives in European airspace and infrastructure.
Experts now warn that such incidents could become more frequent. The targeting of civilian hubs, they say, poses direct risks to public safety and raises tensions across the region.
Authorities have not yet confirmed who was behind the drone's placement, but the incident has intensified calls for stronger countermeasures and closer European cooperation on security.
The situation remains under investigation.