Antenna on a Tree and DNA Samples: Developments in the Investigation of the Russian Drone Drama in Leipzig
German security authorities discovered an antenna on a tree near Leipzig airport, which apparently served as a signal amplifier for a drone that struck a Ukrainian cargo plane. Investigators extracted DNA samples from the equipment, and some findings are linked to previous terrorist activity from Lithuania. The drone contained 600 grams of explosives that did not detonate, and was equipped with a 5G router and two SIM cards. Germany suspects Russian intelligence involvement.
German security authorities discovered a small antenna mounted on a tree near Leipzig airport, which apparently served as a signal amplifier for a booby-trapped drone that struck a Ukrainian cargo plane last week. The drone, carrying 600 grams of explosives, did not detonate and was found intact. Investigators extracted DNA samples from the equipment, and some findings are linked to previous terrorist activity from Lithuania. The drone was equipped with an additional battery, a camera, a 5G router, and two SIM cards, indicating possible remote control. Germany suspects that Russian intelligence is behind the attempt, similar to the DHL affair from about two years ago, in which explosive packages were sent from Lithuania to several European countries. The trial of the suspects in the previous affair is still ongoing.