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Germany Closes Russian Diplomatic Facilities After Leipzig Airport Drone Attack

Germany has ordered the closure of a Russian consulate and terminated the lease for the Russian House in Berlin, directly blaming Moscow for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport. In response to what officials termed hybrid warfare, Berlin is preparing additional sanctions while Moscow has threatened reciprocal measures.

1 Sept, 08:13 — 1 Sept, 17:01
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ReutersVery High9h ago

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

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BBCHigh1h ago

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.

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NYTMostly Factual1h ago

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

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bloombergHigh5h ago

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

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

Germany accuses Russia of drone attack on Leipzig airport

This is a breaking news story.

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DWHigh34m ago

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.

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SCMPMostly Factual45m ago

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

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globe-and-mailHigh52m ago

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

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France 24High34m ago

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

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The IndependentMostly Factual1h ago

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

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straits-timesMostly Factual9h ago

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

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual47m ago

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.

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ndtvMostly Factual1h ago

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.

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rte-newsMostly Factual1h ago

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.

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cyprus-mail1h ago

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 […]

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meduza1h ago

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.

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kyiv-independentMostly Factual1h ago

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

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khaleej-timesMixed1h ago

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

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Daily SabahMixed1h ago

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...

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ukrinformMixed1h ago

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.

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protothema-enMixed1h ago

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

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Reuters1 Sept, 08:13First to report

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

straits-times1 Sept, 08:15

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

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helsingin-sanomat1 Sept, 10:10

Räjähdelöytö | Mediat: Saksan mukaan Venäjä oli vastuussa drooni-iskun yrityksestä Leipzigiin

jutarnji-list1 Sept, 10:18

Njemačka će danas objaviti da Moskva stoji iza incidenta s eksplozivom u Leipzigu!

tagesschau1 Sept, 10:29

Nach Drohnenvorfall: Macht die Bundesregierung Russland verantwortlich?

der-standard1 Sept, 10:35

Deutschlands Regierung sieht laut Medien den Kreml hinter Leipziger Anschlagsversuch

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bloomberg1 Sept, 11:55

Germany to Blame Russia for Failed Leipzig Airport Drone Attack

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de-volkskrant1 Sept, 14:42

­Duitsland stelt Rusland verantwoordelijk voor droneaanval op luchthaven

faz1 Sept, 15:41

Deutschland-Liveblog: Dobrindt: Russland hat Drohnenvorfall zu verantworten

aftonbladet1 Sept, 15:44

Tyskland: Ryssland bakom drönare i Leipzig

yle-uutiset1 Sept, 15:46

Saksa syyttää Venäjää drooni-iskun yrityksestä Leipzigin lentokentällä

vg1 Sept, 15:48

Tyskland: – Russland var involvert i droneangrep på flyplass

berlingske1 Sept, 15:49

Tyskland: Rusland står bag droneangreb i lufthavn og hybridkrig i Europa

politiken1 Sept, 15:51

Tysklands regering: Rusland var involveret i forsøg på droneangreb i Leipzigs lufthavn

tvn241 Sept, 15:51

Niemiecki minister: to Rosja stoi za incydentem z dronem na lotnisku w Lipsku

delfi-lt1 Sept, 15:51

Vokietija: už dronų ataką Leipcigo oro uoste atsakinga Rusija

la-repubblica1 Sept, 15:52

Il Ministro dell’Interno tedesco: “La Russia è responsabile dell'attacco ibrido a Lipsia”

kyiv-independent1 Sept, 15:52

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

20-minuten1 Sept, 15:56

Deutschland macht Russland für Drohnen-Anschlag verantwortlich

BBC1 Sept, 15:57

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack

dagbladet1 Sept, 15:57

Tyskland: Russland ansvarlig for droneangrep

NYT1 Sept, 15:58

Weeks After Failed Drone Attack, Germany Points Finger at Russia

aktualne-cz1 Sept, 16:00

Němci obvinili Rusko z útoku na lipské letiště. Uzavřou za trest konzulát

khaleej-times1 Sept, 16:00

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

el-mundo1 Sept, 16:02

Alemania responsabiliza a Rusia del ataque híbrido con drones en Leipzig

klix-ba1 Sept, 16:03

Njemačka okrivila Rusiju za pokušaj napada dronom na aerodromu u Leipzigu, najavili mjere protiv Moskve

nrk1 Sept, 16:04

Hevdar Russland sto bak droneangrep i Tyskland

nos1 Sept, 16:05

Duitsland houdt Rusland verantwoordelijk voor drone met explosieven bij vliegveld Leipzig

la-vanguardia1 Sept, 16:05

Alemania señala a Rusia como responsable del ataque con drones en el aeropuerto de Leipzig

cyprus-mail1 Sept, 16:08

Germany says Russia responsible for drone attack at Leipzig airport

rzeczpospolita1 Sept, 16:10

Dron z materiałami wybuchowymi w Lipsku. Niemcy oskarżają Rosję i odpowiadają

svenska-dagbladet1 Sept, 16:11

Tyskland: Ryssland låg bakom drönare

The Independent1 Sept, 16:14

Germany blames Russia for explosive drone attack at Leipzig airport

n1-bih1 Sept, 16:15

Njemačka optužila Rusiju za napad dronom s eksplozivom na aerodrom u Leipzigu

ukrainska-pravda1 Sept, 16:16

Germany says Russia responsible for hybrid drone attack at Leipzig Airport

rte-news1 Sept, 16:16

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone incident

protothema-en1 Sept, 16:19

Russia responsible for hybrid attack on Leipzig airport, Germany insists

aktuality-sk1 Sept, 16:22

Z Nemecka prichádza tvrdá reakcia po obvinení Ruska z pokusu o dronový útok na letisku v Lipsku

Al Jazeera1 Sept, 16:24

Germany accuses Russia of drone attack on Leipzig airport

index-hr1 Sept, 16:25

Njemačka optužila Rusiju za napad u Leipzigu, najavila mjere. Moskva odgovorila

cdm-me1 Sept, 16:25

Njemačka optužila Rusiju za napad dronom s eksplozivom na aerodrom u Leipzigu

balkan-web1 Sept, 16:27

Gjermania akuzon zyrtarisht Rusinë për sulmin në aeroportin e Leipzigut, Berlini mbyll konsullatën ruse në Bon

irozhlas1 Sept, 16:29

Rusko je zodpovědné za hybridní útok na lipské letiště, uvedl německý ministr vnitra

ukrinform1 Sept, 16:30

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

vijesti-me1 Sept, 16:31

Njemačka optužila Rusiju za hibridni napad dronovima, Moskva...

orf1 Sept, 16:31

Russland steckt hinter Leipzig-Drohne

ndtv1 Sept, 16:32

Germany Blames Russia for Drone Attack Attempt Last Month At Airport

Daily Sabah1 Sept, 16:33

Germany blames Russia for drone attack, orders consulate shut

meduza1 Sept, 16:33

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

hvg1 Sept, 16:33

Német belügyminiszter: Oroszország a felelős a lipcsei drónincidensért

irish-independent1 Sept, 16:33

Germany blames Russia for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

digi241 Sept, 16:34

Mesajul lui Mark Rutte după ce Germania a dat vina pe Rusia pentru incidentul de la aeroportul din Leipzig: „Dovezile sunt clare”

lsm-lv1 Sept, 16:36

Vācija apsūdz Krieviju mēģinājumā sarīkot diversiju Leipcigas lidostā

hotnews1 Sept, 16:36

Berlinul învinovățește direct Rusia pentru drona de pe aeroportul din Leipzig. „Modelul bine stabilit al operațiunilor hibride rusești în Europa” / Măsuri de ripostă anunțate

zdg-md1 Sept, 16:36

Germania susține că Rusia este în spatele atacului cu dronă de la aeroportul din Leipzig

globe-and-mail1 Sept, 16:42

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

naftemporiki1 Sept, 16:43

Πρώτη αντίδραση Ζαχάροβα: Η Μόσχα θα απαντήσει στις «αντιρωσικές ενέργειες» της Γερμανίας

le-figaro1 Sept, 16:46

Drone lesté d’explosifs à l’aéroport de Leipzig : l’Allemagne accuse la Russie

die-presse1 Sept, 16:47

Drohnen-Anschlagsversuch in Leipzig: Bundesregierung macht Russland verantwortlich

jerusalem-post1 Sept, 16:47

Germany says Russia responsible for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

SCMP1 Sept, 16:50

Germany blames Russia for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

iefimerida1 Sept, 16:54

Φον Ντερ Λάιεν: Oι υβριδικές επιθέσεις δεν θα περάσουν χωρίς σαφή απάντηση -Στο τραπέζι νέες κυρώσεις στη Ρωσία

luxemburger-wort1 Sept, 17:00

„Russland hat den Anschlag von Leipzig zu verantworten“, sagt Dobrindt. Und kündigt Konsequenzen an

n1-serbia1 Sept, 17:00

Nemačka okrivila Rusiju za nedavni pokušaj napada dronom na aerodromu u Lajpcigu

France 241 Sept, 17:00

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

DW1 Sept, 17:01

Germany terminates lease for Berlin's Russian House

der-spiegel1 Sept, 17:02

Flughafen Leipzig/Halle: Bundesregierung spricht von hybrider Kriegsführung

newsbeast1 Sept, 17:10Latest update

Η Ρωσία απειλεί με αντίποινα τη Γερμανία μετά το «λουκέτο» σε προξενείο και Russian House – Ποια στοιχεία «δείχνουν» Μόσχα για την απόπειρα επίθεσης στη Λειψία