Germany Blames Russia for Leipzig Airport Drone Attack, Announces Diplomatic Sanctions

Germany to blame Moscow for airport drone incident on Tuesday, Bild reports - Reuters

Germany to blame Moscow for airport drone incident on Tuesday, Bild reports  Reuters

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.

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. Russia did not immediately comment.

By Christopher F. Schuetze

Germany to Blame Russia for Failed Leipzig Airport Drone Attack

The German government will blame a Russian intelligence service for last month’s failed drone attack at a local airport that’s used to ship military equipment to Ukraine.

By Michael Nienaber and Arne Delfs

Germany accuses Russia of drone attack on Leipzig airport

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EU foreign policy chief suspects Russia behind drone incident in Leipzig

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said she suspects Russia was behind the drone incident near a Ukrainian aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month.

Germany says Russia behind attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

Investigators believe an explosives-laden drone was deliberately targeting a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle airport in early August.

Germany set to blame Russia for airport explosive-laden drone incident

Berlin is set to formally blame Russia for an incident involving drones at a strategic airport on the night of August 4-5, including one that was found carrying explosives. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt are expected to accuse a Russian intelligence service of being behind the incident. It would be the first time Germany formally blames Moscow for an incident like this one.

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Germany blames Russia for explosive drone attack at Leipzig airport

Germany’s interior minister said the event corresponds with a known pattern of ‘Russian hybrid operations’

By Rosie Slater and Harriette Boucher

Germany to blame Moscow for airport drone incident on Tuesday, Bild reports - The Straits Times

Germany to blame Moscow for airport drone incident on Tuesday, Bild reports  The Straits Times

Germany says Russia responsible for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that she would discuss the issue with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday.

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone incident

The German government has said that Russia was behind an incident last month involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic airport in the eastern city of Leipzig.

Germany says Russia responsible for drone attack at Leipzig airport

The German government said on Tuesday it assessed that Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport this month and ordered a series of measures in response, including the closure of a Russian cultural centre in Berlin. “We assume that Germany is the target of further hybrid attacks by Russia,” Interior Minister […]

Germany blames Russia for Leipzig plane sabotage attempt, expels diplomats, and restricts visas

German authorities have officially blamed Russia for an attempted act of sabotage against a Ukrainian An-124 cargo plane at Leipzig airport. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul laid out Berlin’s position at a news conference.

Breaking: Germany officially blames Russia for drone attack attempt at Leipzig airport

"We have clear indications from our intelligence services and partner agencies, as well as from investigations in Germany and in our European partner countries, of Russian involvement," German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said.

By Tim Zadorozhnyy

Germany says Russia 'responsible' for airport drone incident, to close Russian consulate

Germany to shut down Russian Consulate General in Bonn and Russian House in Berlin

Germany will take a number of measures in response to the sabotage operation at Leipzig Airport, which German politicians and intelligence services believe was orchestrated by Russia.

Russia responsible for hybrid attack on Leipzig airport, Germany insists

Interior Minister Dobrindt cited drone components, explosives and operational patterns matching known Russian tactics, confirming German intelligence conclusions after consultations with the National Security Council, cabinet and Chancellor Merz, as Moscow continues to deny any involvement in the incident The post Russia responsible for hybrid attack on Leipzig airport, Germany insists appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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