# Germany blames Russia after explosive drone found near Ukrainian cargo plane

https://mins.news/en/item/41172

- Fox News, 2026-09-02 00:33 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/germany-blames-russia-explosive-laden-drone-found-near-ukrainian-cargo-planes-major-airport

> Germany accused Russia of a failed drone sabotage operation at Leipzig/Halle Airport after investigators tied Moscow to the Aug. 4 incident. An explosive-laden drone was found beside a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft, but its device failed because of a faulty detonator. Berlin will close Russia’s Bonn consulate, end the Russian House contract in Berlin and tighten entry rules for Russian nationals. Moscow denied the allegations and called the measures an “unprecedented escalation.”

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