Russia blamed for explosive-laden drone found at German airport

Putin unleashes new fury on Ukraine as report exposes fear hanging over war’s end

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.

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. French ​President Emmanuel Macron ​said he supported the ​adoption ‌of ⁠new European s...

Germany blames Russia for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

Germany on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted "hybrid attack" involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic airport last month and announced diplomatic counter-measures. The European Union expressed "full solidarity" with Germany, NATO assured that it would defend its members and countries including Britain, Es...

German intelligence has concluded that an explosive-laden drone was linked to Russia. Officials promise consequences.

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...

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

Germany says an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport showed hallmarks of Russian hybrid operations against Ukraine.

Germany says Russia preparing ‘hybrid’ attacks over Ukraine support

The German government blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig airport last month using a drone laden with explosives. It announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among measures.

The European Union and several individual member states have summoned Russian embassy officials over an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, officials said on ‌Wednesday. Germany said on Tuesday it had concluded that ⁠Russia was responsible for the incident and ordered a series of measures, inclu...

Nato’s Mark Rutte’s comments come as EU ministers meet to consider their response to drone attack last month German police have opened a investigation into yesterday’s attempt to disrupt the operation of a power substation near Brandenburg. In a statement , Brandenburg police said they were leading a probe on suspicion...

Russia's hybrid attacks on Germany: When is it 'war?'

After #Germany blamed #Russia for the explosive-laden #drone found at #Leipzig airport on August 4, #Berlin has introduced new sanctions against #Moscow. Namely, its consulate in #Bonn and the Russian House - a cultural centre thought to be a Russian #spy hub - in #Berlin.

The government’s tougher stance towards the Kremlin is drawing attacks from both the far right and far left Even before the German government laid the blame this week on Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport , the topic of German ties to Moscow was high on the political agenda. But the timing of the u...