Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack
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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.
“We assume that Germany is the target of further hybrid attacks by Russia,” Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said in a statement to the media. Investigators believe an explosives-laden drone was deliberately targeting a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle airport in early August. The findings come as European countries report an increase in sabotage attacks and attempts that they blame on Russia. A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to.
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