European security alerts rise amid sabotage warnings and Leipzig drone probe

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Posted Sep 17, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-17-0700
European security alerts rise amid sabotage warnings and Leipzig drone probe
Photo: Corriere della Sera

European security services are on high alert following Danish sabotage warnings and updates on a Leipzig airport explosive drone investigation.

Danish intelligence agencies have issued warnings regarding potential Russian industrial sabotage, adding to growing security concerns across Europe. The alert coincides with investigations into an explosive drone discovered at Leipzig airport in Germany. Italian security sources clarified that a Belarusian suspect associated with the device did not travel through Italy, despite holding a Schengen visa issued by Italian authorities.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen affirmed that the bloc "will not tolerate attacks on EU territory" as member states address increasing hybrid threats. Meanwhile, Moscow announced plans for retaliatory strikes against Ukraine's energy grid, following intensified Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russian oil infrastructure and refineries.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.

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