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Germany blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack, orders Russian consulate closed
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 solidarity" with Berlin in response.
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- 1 Sept 2026, 17:35 CEST → 1 Sept 2026, 19:00 CEST
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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...
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