Germany blames Russia for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport
Summary
Germany says Russia was behind an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport in August. The drone was carrying explosives and was found near a Ukrainian plane, but was defused. Germany is responding by closing a Russian consulate and planning more sanctions and controls on Russian activities.Key Facts
- The drone attack attempt took place on August 4 at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany.
- The drone carried explosives and was found close to a Ukrainian aircraft.
- German officials said the drone’s design and parts matched those used in previous Russian covert operations.
- The German Interior Minister said intelligence indicates the attack involved agents working for Russian government groups.
- Germany will close the Russian consulate in Bonn starting September 18 and end the Russian House cultural center contract in Berlin.
- Germany plans to propose adding more Russians to EU sanctions lists and increase checks on Russian travelers and ships suspected of breaking sanctions.
- Russia denies involvement and calls the accusations a pretext to increase tensions with Germany.
- Western officials have tracked about 200 sabotage incidents in Europe blamed on Russia since the war in Ukraine began.
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