Hybride Bedrohung: Frankreich prüft nach Drohnen-Fund in Leipzig Anschlagsrisiko
Nach dem Drohnenvorfall in Leipzig steigt in Frankreich die Angst vor möglichen Angriffen. Die Chefin des Inlandsgeheimdienstes warnt vor einer „meteorhaften“ Zunahme hybrider Bedrohungen.
France is investigating the potential for attacks on key businesses and infrastructure following the discovery of a suspected drone bomb at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The explosives-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian freight aircraft, used for military transport, on August 4th. DGSI Director Celine Berthon warned that France must consider "more direct, violent actions" on its territory, emphasizing the threat to French defense and technology industries, as well as strategic sectors like energy and communication.
While the perpetrator remains unknown, French Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Germany would soon reveal those responsible. Russia has denied involvement. Berthon cautioned at an economic forum about a "meteoric" rise in hybrid threats since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including cyberattacks and violence by local proxies.
French military chief General Fabien Mandon expressed concern that France lags behind potential adversaries in developing low-cost drones and their defense. "Every night, 800 to 1,000 drones launch from Ukraine towards Russia, with the Russians producing an equally capable output," he stated.
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