Could Russia be involved in German airport drone-bomb?
The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but also delivered them to Germany.
German authorities are investigating the discovery of a drone loaded with explosives at Leipzig airport. While no direct link to Russia has been established, there have been previous Russian-backed plots at the airport. In 2024, Russian-linked proxies in Poland and Lithuania were involved in handling drones and explosives, including a plot that involved transporting RDX explosives equivalent to 6kg of TNT.
Additionally, last September, Lithuanian prosecutors seized RDX explosives meant for other terrorist attacks. Several suspects in the 2024 plot, including a Ukrainian man named Vladyslav D., were charged with terror offenses. The suspects handled drone parts, and some were paid to transport explosives around Europe, concealed in cans of sweetcorn and chopped tomatoes.
A previous Russian-backed plot at Leipzig airport in 2024 involved a parcel containing a sophisticated incendiary device that ignited in the UK and Poland, causing extensive damage. The motive for such attacks appears to be to sow fear and highlight Russia's capabilities.
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