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French Intelligence Chief Warns of Escalating Hybrid Threats After Leipzig Drone Attack

A drone loaded with explosives was discovered at Leipzig/Halle airport near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft, prompting France’s DGSI chief to warn of intensified hybrid threats. French officials expressed concern over attacks on critical infrastructure and Russia’s escalating hybrid warfare. The incident has raised alarms about potential direct attacks on French territory.

A drone carrying explosives was found at Leipzig/Halle airport, close to a Ukrainian Antonov cargo plane. French counterintelligence director Selin Burton warned of 'more direct and more brutal' actions on French soil, citing the growing risk of hybrid threats. The DGSI head stated that Russia is intensifying its hybrid war on Europe, with concerns over defense, technology, energy, and communications infrastructure.

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IndependentNextaAug 27, 08:45 AM
Head of French Counterintelligence Sees New Threats After Drone Attack in Leipzig

Reuters: France is assessing the risk of attacks on key companies and infrastructure after the discovery of a drone loaded with explosives at the Leipzig/Halle airport, near a Ukrainian cargo Antonov. Director of DGSI Selin Burton warned of the possibility of "more direct and more brutal" actions on French territory and of the "rapid" rise of hybrid threats — from cyberattacks to violence through local proxies since [...]

IndependentThe StarAug 27, 03:32 AM
French security chief sees new threats after Leipzig drone attack - The Star

French security chief sees new threats after Leipzig drone attack  The Star

IndependentKyiv PostAug 27, 03:27 AM
France Warns of New Hybrid Threat After Leipzig Drone Attack

France’s domestic intelligence chief says an explosives-laden drone apparently targeting a Ukrainian military supply aircraft in Germany signals a growing risk of more violent hybrid attacks in Europe. French officials are particularly concerned about threats to defense, technology, energy and communications infrastructure.

WireReutersAug 27, 12:43 AM
French security chief sees new threats after Leipzig drone attack - Reuters

French security chief sees new threats after Leipzig drone attack  Reuters

IndependentPolitico EuropeAug 26, 08:44 PM
French intelligence chief warns of more ‘violent, hostile action’ after Leipzig drone attack

The head of the DGSI says Russia is intensifying its hybrid war on the continent.