# Germany accuses Russia of drone attack on Leipzig airport

https://mins.news/en/item/40672

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-01 16:24 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/1/germany-accuses-russia-of-drone-attack-on-leipzig-airport?traffic_source=rss

> Germany has accused Russia of orchestrating an attempted drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport last month. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the explosive-laden drone matched a known pattern of “Russian hybrid operations”. Berlin summoned Russia’s ambassador and announced diplomatic measures, while the EU and NATO voiced support.

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