German airport drone-bomb: Could Russia be involved?
He was instructed to leave the drones and other items inside.The intended targets were never revealed.Moscow's motive?In statements to investigators, Vladyslav D. said he was paid more than $2,000 (£1,487) in cryptocurrency for his efforts. You get something like that [bomb] into one of the biggest European airports and you send the message that, 'Guys, we can do that. Remember'," Soldatov explained."You hint to the adversary that you might cause a really big problem: that tomorrow might be more serious."And the potential motive?
- ▪He was instructed to leave the drones and other items inside.The intended targets were never revealed.Moscow's motive?In statements to investigators, Vladyslav D. said he was paid more than $2,000 (£1,487) in cryptocurrency for his efforts.
- ▪You get something like that [bomb] into one of the biggest European airports and you send the message that, 'Guys, we can do that.
- ▪Remember'," Soldatov explained."You hint to the adversary that you might cause a really big problem: that tomorrow might be more serious."And the potential motive?
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German airport drone-bomb: Could Russia be involved?Image source, Jens Schlueter/Getty ImagesImage caption, A special robot was sent to remove the detonator from the deviceBySarah RainsfordSouthern and Eastern Europe correspondentPublished17 minutes agoAs Germany investigates how a drone loaded with explosives reached a runway at Leipzig airport, there is renewed talk in Europe of hybrid war.The interior minister is warning of a "new level of danger" from an attack that "may involve foreign powers".There is no proof at this stage to link the flying bomb directly to Russia, which denies any role.
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