# Germany set to blame Russia for airport drone incident involving explosives

https://mins.news/en/item/40665

- France 24, 2026-09-01 15:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260901-germany-set-to-blame-russia-for-airport-explosive-laden-drone-incident

> Berlin is preparing to formally blame Russia for drones flown over a strategic airport on the night of August 4-5, including one found carrying explosives. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt are expected to accuse a Russian intelligence service, marking the first such formal attribution by Germany.

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