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Germany blames Russia for last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

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.

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Attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport blamed on Russia

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

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BBC Published 1 September 2026

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack

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

NPR Published 2 September 2026

Germany blames Russia for last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

Guardian Published 2 September 2026

Germany blames Russia for drone attack at Leipzig airport

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 large number of hybrid attacks. The interior minister, Alexander Dobrindt, and the foreign minister, J…

NYT Published 1 September 2026

Weeks After Failed Drone Attack, Germany Points Finger at Russia

The country said Moscow was behind an explosive-laden drone found near a Ukrainian plane at a German airport last month. President Vladimir Putin of Russia called the accusation “a grave mistake.”

Sky Published 1 September 2026

Attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport blamed on Russia

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