Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Germany Blames Russia for Disruptive Munich Airport Drones

10/8/2025

31 2

Center

Chancellor Blames Russia

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Russia was behind drone sightings, disrupting Munich Airport and affecting 10,000 passengers.
He framed drone activity as part of a hybrid war by Putin tied to Ukraine.
The Kremlin dismissed the claim as baseless, while Germany reports travel disruptions from the drone.
A United States Air Force RC-135U jet was spotted over Russia, gathering intelligence.

Right

Medvedev Warns Europe

Dmitry Medvedev warned Europeans to fear drone attacks, citing sources including Russia and local actors.
He argued the panic over 'Russian drones' reveals the looming risk of war in Europe.
Baroness Manningham-Buller says UK is already 'at war with Russia' due to espionage and cyber-attacks, echoing Dr. Fiona Hill.
The incidents have raised security concerns across Belgium, Denmark, and France.

1 of 2

Chancellor Blames Russia

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Russia was behind drone sightings, disrupting Munich Airport and affecting 10,000 passengers.
He framed drone activity as part of a hybrid war by Putin tied to Ukraine.
The Kremlin dismissed the claim as baseless, while Germany reports travel disruptions from the drone.
A United States Air Force RC-135U jet was spotted over Russia, gathering intelligence.

1 / 2