Germany blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack, orders Russian consulate closed

Nonstop Russian Drones Make for Dangerous New Phase of War in Kyiv

A massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and its surrounding region killed at least eight people and wounded more than a dozen overnight, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday, as children prepared to return to school amid heightened fears of further strikes.

Russian attacks escalate as EU defence ministers meet in Ireland to discuss Ukraine air defence shortages.

Russian drone and missile barrage kills at least 12 in Ukraine’s Kyiv

Berlin is set to formally blame Russia for an incident involving drones at a strategic airport on the night of August 4-5, including one that was found carrying explosives. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt are expected to accuse a Russian intelligence service of being behind the...

Germany has blamed Russia for an attempted attack using an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig airport last month.

Findings announced as European countries report an increase in sabotage attacks and attempts that they blame on Russia.

A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August.

Germany's government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport on 4 August using an explosive-laden drone, and announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among other measures against Moscow. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed "full solida...

Government says ‘dangerous behaviour’ is part of effort by Moscow to cause damage with hybrid attacks The German government has blamed Russia for the drone attack on Leipzig airport last month, calling it “dangerous behaviour” and part of a systematic and concerted effort by Moscow to “cause great damage” through a lar...