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

https://mins.news/en/item/32921

- BBC News, 2026-08-25 17:12 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cddv71p4j2jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> 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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