European security alerts rise amid sabotage warnings and Leipzig drone probe

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Posted Sep 17, 2026, 05:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-17-0530
European security alerts rise amid sabotage warnings and Leipzig drone probe
Photo: Corriere della Sera

European authorities increase security alerts following Danish warnings of potential Russian sabotage and the identification of suspects in a Leipzig airport drone incident.

European intelligence services have raised alerts regarding alleged Russian hybrid operations, following warnings from Danish authorities about potential industrial sabotage. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated the bloc "will not tolerate attacks on EU territory" as investigations progress into security incidents across the continent.

In Germany, authorities identified two suspects linked to an explosive drone found at Leipzig airport: a Russian national holding a Latvian passport and a Belarusian national with Russian documents. Reports indicate Italian security sources ruled out the Belarusian suspect having passed through Italy, despite holding a Schengen visa issued there.

Concurrently, Moscow announced plans targeting Ukraine's power infrastructure in response to escalated Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian oil facilities.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.

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