Russia Could Down Passenger Jet in Europe, Security Expert Warns After German Drone Incident

A British security expert has issued a stark warning that Russia might be willing to down a passenger plane in Europe, drawing parallels to a recent incident involving an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig Airport in Germany. The discovery of the drone near Ukrainian cargo aircraft has raised alarms about potential Russian capabilities.

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It is a disaster waiting to happen.

Will Geddes, a security specialist, told The Sun that these alarming security breaches have instilled fear not only in military circles but also in commercial airports worldwide. He believes the incident demonstrates that President Vladimir Putin could be more than capable of using a drone to destroy a passenger aircraft over Europe. "It is a disaster waiting to happen," Geddes stated, adding that such devices could be modified to carry radioactive or biological agents. He emphasized the devastating impact an explosion near a cargo plane at Leipzig Airport would have had.

Geddes also pointed out significant vulnerabilities in Western defenses against drones. He warned that Western nations lack adequate countermeasures, potentially exposing countries like the United Kingdom to similar risks. "These are, by and large, almost impossible to stop, as well as being extremely difficult to shoot down in the air by infantry," he explained. The expert further noted the extended range of drones as a major threat to NATO, as they can be launched from virtually anywhere, significantly widening the security perimeter around airports.

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These are, by and large, almost impossible to stop, as well as being extremely difficult to shoot down in the air by infantry.

Following the incident, images of the discovered drone were released, and NATO investigators have joined German authorities in the probe. When questioned about potential perpetrators, Ukraine's Ambassador to Germany, Oleksii Makeiev, commented on the situation.

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