German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to respond firmly to hostile actions against his country, including a recent drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport that involved an explosive device. On August 4th, a drone carrying the explosive was discovered near Ukrainian cargo planes at the airport, which is used by the German military and NATO allies for the transport of military goods, as well as serving as a base for Ukraine's Antonov Airlines and logistics giant DHL. The device failed to detonate due to a faulty detonator, but investigators have since found traces of the military explosive hexogen and a third drone near the airport. Authorities suspect that Russian agents may be responsible for the overflights of sensitive sites in Germany, including military bases, airports, energy terminals, seaports, and logistics companies in recent months. The German government is working closely with security authorities to better protect itself against such attacks by implementing stronger drone defenses and empowering security services to strike back against attackers at home and abroad. Merz also reaffirmed Germany's support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion, stating that the government will continue its aid with steadfast resolve. The goal is not to prolong the war but to force peace talks.