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What is 'sabotage'?

Sabotage is when someone deliberately damages or obstructs something, often to gain a political or military advantage. In this story, Germany is worried about acts like the attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, which could disrupt critical infrastructure and cause significant problems for the country.

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