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Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack

EN BBC World · 14h ago · 02 Sep 2026 02:59 · Source ↗

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

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Germany has accused Russia of being behind a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, citing intelligence and equipment examination. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated the incident fit a pattern of Russian hybrid operations, leading to Germany taking strong countermeasures against Russia's diplomatic presence and increasing entry controls for Russian nationals. Russia has strongly denied the allegations, with President Putin accusing Germany of planting evidence. In response to Berlin's actions, Russia warned of a "mirror-image" response, while NATO and the EU expressed solidarity with Germany against Russian aggression.