
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.
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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
Read full article →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.
Read full article →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
Read full article →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
Read full article →Germany accuses Russia of drone attack on Leipzig airport
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Read full article →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.
Read full article →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
Read full article →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
Read full article →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
Read full article →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
Read full article →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
Read full article →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.
Read full article →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.
Read full article →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.
Read full article →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 […]
Read full article →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.
Read full article →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
Read full article →Germany says Russia 'responsible' for airport drone incident, to close Russian consulate
Read full article →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...
Read full article →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.
Read full article →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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Duitsland stelt Rusland verantwoordelijk voor droneaanval op luchthaven
Njemačka optužila Rusiju za napad u Leipzigu, najavila mjere. Moskva odgovorila
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