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Multiple drone sightings over northern Germany, including Kiel and Kiel University Hospital, have raised security concerns. Authorities investigate whether these are provocations linked to hybrid warfare, amid rising tensions across NATO countries. Germany plans to allow armed forces to shoot down drones, but officials urge caution in interpretation.
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Munich Airport suspended flights Friday night due to drone sightings near runways, affecting 6,500 passengers and causing cancellations and diversions. This follows similar incidents in Denmark, Norway, and Poland, with European officials suspecting Russian involvement amid heightened tensions linked to the Ukraine conflict. Germany plans legal changes to allow military drone shootdowns.
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Munich Airport gradually reopened Saturday after overnight drone sightings caused cancellations and delays affecting over 6,500 passengers. The incidents, linked to unidentified drones, prompted security concerns across Europe, with authorities considering new laws to shoot down drones if necessary. Responsibility remains unclear, with Russia denied involvement.
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Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine, striking energy infrastructure and military targets with missiles and drones. The attack killed civilians, injured dozens, and targeted key facilities amid ongoing tensions over hybrid warfare tactics, drone sightings in Europe, and concerns over nuclear safety at Zaporizhzhia. The situation remains volatile as both sides prepare for winter.
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European countries face increasing drone incursions linked to Russian activity. Germany is preparing legislation to shoot down drones, while other nations grapple with detection and defense. Ukraine's use of low-cost interceptor drones highlights evolving battlefield tactics. The threat underscores growing hybrid warfare concerns.
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German authorities detained an Afghan suspect linked to a planned attack on Jewish targets in Berlin. The suspect, in contact with a Danish national for Iranian intelligence, promised weapons for an attack. Searches uncovered items for explosives. The arrest follows increased security measures amid regional tensions.
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Germany has suspended its program to relocate about 2,000 Afghans at risk under Taliban rule, citing migration concerns. Approved individuals in Pakistan face delays or offers of financial incentives to return to Afghanistan or third countries. Some approved refugees have arrived in Germany, but the scheme remains largely halted.
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Recent reports show a significant increase in antisemitic incidents worldwide, especially in Australia, Germany, and Czechia, driven by Middle East conflicts and political tensions. Incidents include violence, vandalism, and online hate, with foreign influence operations exposing foreign origins of some anti-Israel accounts. Authorities are calling for stronger measures.