Russian Provocations: A New Normal for Europe's Airspace? The alleged Russian drone plot at Leipzig/Halle Airport in early August sent shockwaves across the continent.
An explosive laden drone was discovered near a runway, prompting Germany to take retaliatory measures against Russia, including closing its consulate in Bonn and tightening entry controls for Russian nationals.
This incident highlights a worrying trend of increasing aggression from Moscow towards European airspace.