Event Brief
Merz says Russia-prepared drone attack narrowly averted
By The BriefBrief · Sources (6)
Filed: Sep 09, 2026 at 5:10 AM ET
Summary: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport had been prepared in Russia over an extended period. He said a disaster was only narrowly averted.
WHO: Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Merz said a Russia-prepared drone attack attempt at Leipzig/Halle airport was narrowly averted.
WHEN: Sep 09, 2026
WHERE: Germany
WHY: Merz was reacting to an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport and describing its preparation and near-averted outcome.
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