# Germany says Russia behind attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

https://mins.news/en/item/40593

- DW, 2026-09-01 15:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-says-russia-behind-attempted-drone-attack-at-leipzig-airport/a-78584589?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The German government says Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport on August 4. Investigators believe an explosives-laden drone deliberately targeted a Ukrainian cargo aircraft; a second drone may have collided with a nearby DHL plane, while a third explosive-equipped drone was also found.

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