WorldGermany's Merz warns attackers will ‘pay a price’ after drone incident

Chancellor Friedrich Merz says a drone carrying explosives found at Leipzig/Halle Airport shows Germany faces a “very real threat”. Police defused the device, and investigators later found a third drone nearby. Germany has made no direct accusation, while Moscow denies involvement. Merz pledged stronger drone defences and continued support for Ukraine.

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