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German official denies reported ammunition find in suspected drone attack

German official denies reported ammunition find in suspected drone attack

By Holger Hansen FRANKFURT, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A senior German lawmaker said on Thursday that aircraft parked near where an explosives-laden drone was discovered at an airport this week were not loaded with military material, denying media reports that one of them was carrying ammunition.

Plane near drone found at German airport was carrying ammunition, media reports say

Plane near drone found at German airport was carrying ammunition, media reports say

FRANKFURT, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A Ukrainian cargo aircraft parked near an explosive-laden drone found at Germany's Leipzig/Halle airport on Tuesday night was carrying a payload of military ammunition, a group of news outlets including Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported on Thursday.

Explosive drone at German airport raises new danger, minister says

Explosive drone at German airport raises new danger, minister says

By Matthias Inverardi BERLIN, Aug 5 (Reuters) - German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the explosive-laden drone found near a runway at Leipzig/Halle airport overnight was a hybrid attack which opened a new level of danger.

What to know as Germany investigates an explosive drone at a key cargo airport

What to know as Germany investigates an explosive drone at a key cargo airport

Authorities have defused a drone with explosives found at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport

Drone with explosives found at German airport, official sees 'new quality' of threat

Drone with explosives found at German airport, official sees 'new quality' of threat

Authorities say a drone with explosives was found at Germany’s Leipzig/Halle Airport and the device was defused

German DHL cargo plane hits object as drone found at Leipzig airport

German DHL cargo plane hits object as drone found at Leipzig airport

BERLIN, Aug 5 (Reuters) - A DHL cargo aircraft hit an unknown object as it was climbing away from Leipzig/Halle airport in eastern Germany overnight, prompting an unscheduled landing in Hanover, a source familiar with the incident told Reuters on Wednesday.

Unidentified Object Causes Flight Disruptions at Leipzig Airport, Investigation Underway

Unidentified Object Causes Flight Disruptions at Leipzig Airport, Investigation Underway

An unidentified object caused significant disruption at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany, leading to the suspension of flight operations and the diversion of several aircraft, including a passenger plane. The incident occurred overnight into Wednesday, prompting an investigation by German police. A bomb disposal robot was deployed as part of the investigation, and a detonator attached to a drone was removed. The airport, a major cargo hub in Europe, has been hosting Ukraine's Antonov Airlines since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The incident involved a modified drone found near a Ukrainian transport plane and another unidentified object that collided with a cargo plane, which was diverted to Hannover Airport. The investigation is being handled by counter-terrorism police and state prosecutors.

Explainer-What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against Ukraine

Explainer-What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against Ukraine

SEOUL, Aug 6 (Reuters) - North Korea has deployed troops, weapons and now, according to a Ukrainian intelligence official, a missile unit to support Russia's war against Ukraine, marking Pyongyang's most significant involvement in a war since the 1950s.

Why Russia’s ballistic missiles are increasingly getting through Ukrainian defenses

Why Russia’s ballistic missiles are increasingly getting through Ukrainian defenses

When Russia fires a ballistic missile at Ukraine, air-defense systems have only minutes — sometimes seconds — to detect and intercept the deadly threat

European Shift to Wind and Solar Power Reduces Fossil Fuel Imports

European Shift to Wind and Solar Power Reduces Fossil Fuel Imports

European countries have significantly reduced their fossil fuel imports by rapidly increasing their wind and solar power capacity. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the European Union accelerated its renewable energy plans, resulting in wind and solar power comprising 30% of electricity supply by 2025, up from 19% in 2021. This shift has led to a dramatic decrease in coal and gas power, with gas generation falling by 15% and coal by 38%. The transition has avoided €72 billion in fossil fuel imports between 2022 and 2025, with the largest savings seen in Germany, Spain, and Italy.

Poland Prepares 'Coalition of Willing' Drills for Ukraine's Post-War Security

Poland Prepares 'Coalition of Willing' Drills for Ukraine's Post-War Security

Poland is set to host military exercises for the 'Coalition of the Willing,' a group of nations supporting Ukraine's security post-conflict. The drills, involving British and French forces, aim to enhance force coordination and interoperability. Poland's role as a logistical hub for the Multinational Force Ukraine (MNF-U) underscores its strategic importance. The exercises will test command-and-control systems and logistical support, preparing for future security guarantees for Ukraine. Poland is also strengthening its eastern borders through the East Shield project, collaborating with Germany and negotiating with other NATO allies for support.

Exclusive-Ukraine's Fire Point starts to integrate European tech into missile defence system

Exclusive-Ukraine's Fire Point starts to integrate European tech into missile defence system

Aug 4 (Reuters) - Ukrainian drone and missile maker Fire Point has secured agreements from over a dozen European defence companies to provide radar, guidance and other systems for the Freyja missile defence project, and is starting to integrate the various systems, its CEO has said.