Germany Blames Russia for Drone Attack at Leipzig Airport, Imposes 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 blames Russia for Leipzig drone attack

Interior minister Alexander Dobrindt says his country is ‘not at war, but a daily target of hybrid warfare’

Germany accuses Russia of drone attack on Leipzig airport

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Germany blames Russia for drone attack on Leipzig airport - CNN

Germany blames Russia for drone attack on Leipzig airport  CNN

Russia attempted attack at airport last month using explosive-laden drone, Germany says

The German government is blaming Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month using a drone laden with explosives, and announced it would shut down a Russian consulate, among other measures against Moscow.

Germany announces response to Russia following Leipzig drone incident

Germany will close the Russian Consulate General in Bonn and Russian House in Berlin, tighten border controls and pursue new sanctions in response to the Leipzig drone attack.

By Ulyana Krychkovska-Bogdanova,Tetyana Oliynyk

Germany terminates lease for Berlin's Russian House

Germany has announced the termination of the lease for the Russian House in the heart of Berlin. Critics have long said it is a hub for propaganda and espionage.

Germany blames Russia for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

The German government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month using a drone laden with explosives, and announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among other measures against Moscow. The drone was found near a Ukrainian plane on the evening of August 4, and the device was defused. German officials said at the time that the incident posed a new level of danger. Moscow has been widely accused by Western officials of running a campaign of...

By Associated Press

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

Drone was found near a Ukrainian plane on the evening of Aug. 4 and the device was defused

By Geir Moulson

Germany blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack, orders Russian consulate closed

Germany's government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport on 4 August using an explosive-laden drone, and announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among other measures against Moscow. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed "full solidarity" with Berlin in response.

By FRANCE 24

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 blames Russia for airport drone incident, hits back with sanctions

Germany on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted “hybrid attack” involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic airport last month and announced diplomatic countermeasures. The European Union expressed “full solidarity” with Germany; Nato assured that it would defend its members and countries including Britain, Estonia and Poland offered strong backing. Germany will close Russia’s consulate in the former capital, Bonn, later this month and cancel the contract for the Russian House, a cult...

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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 Blames Russia for Drone Attack Attempt Last Month At Airport

Leipzig/Halle is a major hub for international freight and for providing support to Ukraine. The planes that regularly use it include Ukrainian Antonov transport aircraft.

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 blames Russia for drone attack, orders consulate shut

Germany on Tuesday accused Russia of orchestrating an attempted explosives-laden drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport, announcing the closure of Moscow’s consulate in Bonn and its...

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.

By Αλεξία Αμβράζη

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack

Germany has said Russia was responsible for last month's drone attack at Leipzig's airport.

By Deborah Okailey Quarcoo