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French intelligence chief warns of more ‘violent, hostile action’ after Leipzig drone attack
politico.eu • • general
Key Points:
- French security services warn of increased violent attacks on French soil amid rising hybrid warfare and foreign interference in Europe.
- Céline Berthon, head of the DGSI, highlighted the recent discovery of an explosive drone near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig Airport, a key logistics hub for military aid to Ukraine.
- The failed attack in Leipzig remains unattributed, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stating efforts are ongoing to identify the perpetrators.
- Berthon pointed to a significant rise in hostile acts since 2022, including symbolic assaults and disinformation campaigns linked to Russia-affiliated networks.
- These hostile actions are viewed as part of a broader, covert conflict targeting France, characterized as a non-traditional form of warfare rather than open military aggression.
