Mystery drone sightings reported over critical infrastructure in northern Germany

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"German authorities are investigating claims that unidentified drones may have spied on critical infrastructure in the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein, officials said Wednesday. Multiple drones were spotted on Sept. 25 over a power plant in the state capital of Kiel, as well as near a university hospital and a shipyard in the port city, according to a Der Spiegel report."

"Regional Interior Minister Sabine Sutterlin-Waack told a committee of the state parliament on Wednesday that flying objects of various types and sizes had been spotted. Chief Public Prosecutor Stephanie Gropp said an investigation was under way. The sightings come as many NATO countries, including Germany, are on high alert following a series of incidents. Polish forces shot down Russian drones allegedly violating Polish airspace, while Estonian airspace was breached by a Russian fighter jet. There has also been a spate of drone incidents in Denmark."

The Independent solicits donations to fund on-the-ground reporting across issues such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech while keeping reporting free of paywalls. The publication emphasizes sending journalists to report from both sides and keeping quality journalism accessible to all, funded by those who can afford it. German authorities are investigating claims that unidentified drones may have spied on critical infrastructure in Schleswig-Holstein after multiple sightings on Sept. 25 over a power plant in Kiel, a university hospital, and a shipyard. Regional Interior Minister Sabine Sutterlin-Waack and Chief Public Prosecutor Stephanie Gropp confirmed sightings and an active investigation. The incidents occur amid heightened NATO regional alertness following recent breaches and drone incidents in Poland, Estonia, and Denmark, and Schleswig-Holstein is coordinating strengthened drone defenses with neighboring northern German states.

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