Germany's interior minister has described the country as a constant target of "hybrid warfare," a warning that follows the discovery of an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The statement, made to a German newspaper, underscores a growing security challenge that officials say requires a significant expansion of counter-drone capabilities. Main Developments Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt told Bild am Sonntag that foreign powers are using espionage, sabotage, cyberattacks, and covert operations to destabilize Germany. "We're not at war, but we are the daily target of hybrid warfare," he said, without naming specific countries. Read also: AJK Third-Phase Polls Proceed in Bagh, Haveli Despite Security The warning follows an incident on Tuesday when a drone loaded with explosives was found at Leipzig/Halle Airport in eastern Germany. Some German lawmakers have suggested Russia may be behind the attempt, though no evidence has been presented publicly. In response, Bild reported that the government plans to double the federal anti-drone team from 150 to 300 experts and expand its network of related bases from four to eight. The interior ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Background Russia's embassy in Berlin dismissed the Leipzig incident as a "fabricated provocation," calling it another example of unsubstantiated accusations. Russia has been at war with Ukraine since its full-scale invasion in 2022, a conflict that has fueled tensions across Europe. Separately, on Saturday, Germany's armed forces reported spotting two drones over a military base in Mechernich, North Rhine-Westphalia. The sightings add to a pattern of suspected surveillance or sabotage attempts. Why It Matters Dobrindt's remarks highlight a broader European concern about hybrid threats that fall short of open warfare but aim to undermine political and social stability. The planned expansion of anti-drone capabilities signals a shift toward more robust defensive measures. The issue also touches on diplomatic fault lines. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, in a podcast interview, argued that Russia's hybrid war against Europe mirrors Europe's own actions, citing arms supplies to Ukraine and sanctions on Russia. He stressed, however, that Ukraine did not start the war and that "victim and aggressor should not be confused." What's Next Vucic told the MD MEETS podcast that he does not expect the Russia-Ukraine war to end before next spring due to a lack of compromise, adding, "I believe we are at the beginning of a major war." His comments came after he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, pledging support for Ukraine's independence and closer economic ties. Germany's interior ministry has yet to confirm the reported anti-drone expansion, and questions remain about the origin of the Leipzig drone and the Mechernich sightings. Further investigations are likely to shape Germany's response to what officials describe as an ongoing hybrid threat.