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Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage - and Russia is the chief suspect

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Source published: 4 Sept 2026, 18:49 CEST Publication time from the source RSS/feed

Ukraine/Russia · Multiple sources

Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage - and Russia is the chief suspect

Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere.

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2 Sept 2026, 18:11 CEST → 4 Sept 2026, 18:49 CEST
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France 24 - English

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 Guardian - World

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...

Al Jazeera - All News

EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas warns of more pressure after Germany blames Russia for attempted attack.

BBC World

Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere.

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