Germany blames Russia for last month’s attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport
- On Tuesday, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated that the German government concludes Russia is responsible for the hybrid attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport on August 4, saying it fits a "long series of destabilization operations" against Europe.
- Berlin has reported suspicious drone sightings over military and industrial sites for months, with investigators believing the Leipzig device, laden with military-grade explosives, deliberately targeted a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at the airport.
- Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announced Germany will close the Russian consulate in Bonn and rescind the Russian House contract in Berlin effective September 18, citing security concerns about the cultural center's operations.
- European Union foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas said it was "clear" Russia was involved, adding the bloc is "planning the most far-reaching sanctions against Russia yet" to deter escalation and protect Ukraine.
- Friedrich Merz warned that perpetrators of hybrid attacks against Germany would "pay for them," as Conservative lawmaker Roderich Kiesewetter identified the Russian House as a suspected espionage hub requiring closure.
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Germany blames Russia for last month’s attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport
BERLIN (AP) — The German government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month using a drone laden with explosives. The drone was found near a Ukrainian plane on the evening of Aug. 4 and the devi...
It has already been considered likely that a state actor is involved in the events.
The Federal Government believes that Russia is behind the attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport, which is supposed to have consequences.
Germany blames Russia for attempted airport drone attack
Investigators believe an explosives-laden drone was deliberately targeting a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle airport in early August. The German government said on Tuesday that it held Russia "responsible."
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated at a press conference that Russia bears responsibility for the drones at Leipzig airport in August.
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