Source: BBC News [UK State Media]
“Germany’s cabinet has decided to authorise the army to shoot down suspicious drones seen near military sites or other critical infrastructure. A statement from Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said that, ‘especially since [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war of aggression against Ukraine, we have seen that drones are being used more and more frequently, which poses an increasing challenge for the police and their current technology.’ Russia is suspected of launching a ‘shadow war’ against Western countries supporting Ukraine — a charge it denies. This has included alleged attempts to blow up international airliners, attack infrastructure — or interfere with democratic elections.” (01/15/25)