Drone incident in Germany has ‘hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism’, EU's Kallas says
Summary
An explosive-laden drone incident at Leipzig airport in Germany is considered by EU officials to have the features of state-sponsored terrorism, with Germany blaming Russia. The EU has called Russia’s envoy to discuss the matter and is working on new sanctions against Russia to respond to this and other similar attacks.Key Facts
- A drone carrying explosives was involved in an incident at Leipzig airport in Germany last month.
- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas described the incident as resembling state-sponsored terrorism.
- Germany accuses Russia of carrying out the "hybrid attack" and has closed a Russian consulate and a cultural center in response.
- The EU and its member states have summoned Russian envoys for talks and are planning new sanctions targeting 1,600 people and groups linked to Russia’s military industry.
- EU leaders called the incident a sign of escalating Russian attempts to destabilize Ukraine’s supporters in Europe.
- The EU is considering visa bans for Russians who fought in Ukraine and more restrictions on Russian tourists.
- New promises have been made to send air defense missiles to Ukraine.
- EU officials warned that such hybrid attacks may become a new normal in European security challenges.
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