Merz warns attackers will “pay price” after drone incident
By The BriefBrief
Germany’s chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz said a drone incident at Leipzig Airport shows a “very real threat” to the country. He warned that those behind the attack will “pay price,” linking his remarks to the airport drone incident.
WHO:Friedrich Merz
WHAT:Merz warned that attackers will “pay price” after a drone incident at Leipzig Airport.
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 1:12 PM ET
WHERE:Leipzig Airport, Germany
WHY:The remarks were triggered by a drone incident at Leipzig Airport.
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