Germany blames Russia for last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport
Germany accused Russia of directing last month's plot after an explosive-equipped drone was found near a Ukrainian plane at Leipzig/Halle airport.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished18:01 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished18:01 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Germany blames Russia for drone attack at Leipzig airport”
Germany blames Russia for drone attack at Leipzig airport
Key points
- German government attributes the Leipzig drone attack to Russia, calling it dangerous hybrid warfare.
- Attack involved a drone with 600 grams of explosives attached to a Ukrainian cargo plane wing.
- Germany vows proportionate, necessary action and sanctions against Moscow in response.
- EU and NATO express solidarity; Russian ambassador summoned, Russian House to be closed.
- Investigation notes potential second drone; traces of hexogen found near the airport.
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“Germany blames Russia for last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport”
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Germany accused Russia of directing last month's plot after an explosive-equipped drone was found near a Ukrainian plane at Leipzig/Halle airport.