# Germany says Russia attempted airport attack with explosive-laden drone last month

https://mins.news/en/item/40757

- CBC News, 2026-09-01 17:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-germany-drone-attack-airport-9.7328148?cmp=rss

> Germany’s government is blaming Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month involving a drone carrying explosives. Berlin also announced it would close a Russian consulate and take other measures against Moscow.

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