# Breaking: Germany officially blames Russia for attempted Leipzig airport drone attack

https://mins.news/en/item/40616

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-01 15:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/germany-officially-blames-russia-for-drone-attack-attempt-at-leipzig-airport/

> Germany on Sept. 1 officially accused a Russian intelligence service of attempting a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport in early August. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt cited intelligence and investigations indicating Russian involvement. One drone was reportedly fitted with explosives and aimed at a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft used to transport military equipment.

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