Mertz claimed, "We assume Russia is the 'mastermind' behind the drone incident," which the Russian side had previously denied.

According to Reuters, on October 5 local time, German Chancellor Merkel stated that she believes Russia is the "mastermind" behind the multiple drone incidents recently found in the skies over Germany. The report said that the relevant incidents have caused dozens of flights at Munich Airport to be interrupted and more than 10,000 passengers to be stranded.

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Merkel also added that these drones were conducting "reconnaissance flights," and even compared to the Cold War era, the frequency of drones entering the airspace of European countries is unprecedented. She claimed, "We assume that most of the drone flights are orchestrated by Russia."

However, Merkel also said that so far, none of the drones discovered have been carrying weapons.

This is not the first time that "drone incursions" have occurred in Germany and other European countries, nor is it the first time that political figures have accused Russia of being responsible. On September 27 local time, German Interior Minister Dehmer stated that the drones posed a "high threat" and that Germany would take measures for self-defense.

Responding to this, Igor Kiriyenko, First Deputy Chairman of the Russian Federation Council's Committee on Defense and Security, said on September 26 that Russia does not need to demonstrate its strength by launching drones into European countries.

On September 27, Andrey Maslennikov, Director of the Department of European Affairs at the Russian Foreign Ministry, also stated: "It is obvious that the hysteria shown by EU politicians regarding certain drones flying into EU airspace, as well as the grandiose propaganda of defense projects, only aims to justify the increase in European military spending to the public."

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