In Germany, an unknown UAV was spotted over a critical infrastructure facility
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In Germany, an unknown UAV was spotted over a critical infrastructure facility

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The flight of unknown UAVs was recorded over Germany's largest industrial park in Schleswig-Holstein.

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  • Unknown UAVs were spotted over critical infrastructure facilities in Germany, sparking concerns and investigations into potential sabotage activities.
  • The drones flying over these facilities are suspected to have been launched by Russian agents and of military nature, raising security alarms.
  • Governmental structures and NATO are actively responding to the threats, cooperating with law enforcement agencies to identify and bring the perpetrators to justice.
  • Incidents involving unknown drones over military bases and critical infrastructures in different regions of Germany have raised concerns about national security and foreign involvement.
  • The investigation includes incidents like violating no-fly zones, attempting to access secure facilities, and suspicious activities around military bases, shedding light on potential threats posed by external agents.

Who is suspected in the flight of unknown UAVs over an industrial park in Schleswig-Holstein

According to the journalists of the publication, law enforcement stations and the prosecutor's office reacted to the flight of unknown UAVs that may belong to Russia.

In addition, in recent days, several drones have flown over the decommissioned nuclear power plant and liquefied natural gas terminal in the city of Brunsbüttel.

The no-fly zone was violated several times by flying over the nuclear power plant. The enemy object, probably a military drone, was captured, the publication emphasizes.

In Germany, unknown UAVs were spotted over a critical infrastructure facility
Industrial park

The prosecutor's office in Flensburg is investigating agent activity with the aim of sabotage.

According to journalists, the drones were attributed to Russian agents. They could be launched from civilian ships in the North Sea.

What is known about other suspicious incidents in Germany

Germany is conducting an investigation into alleged sabotage by Russia in connection with attempts to poison drinking water at two military bases. 

According to the journalists of the publication, the targets of Russian sabotage could be the military bases in Cologne-Van and the NATO airfield in Heilenkirchen.

According to Bundeswehr spokesman Ulrich Vonrobert, a hole was cut in the fence around the Cologne base during the night.

Those involved in the incident could not be identified, but the warning system detected "abnormal indicators" of water quality.

The representative of NATO in Heilenkirchen, Donny Demmers, said that on the evening of August 13, an unknown person tried to gain access to the facility, but was prevented by security.

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