# Germany accuses Russia over alleged Leipzig airport drone attack

https://mins.news/en/item/41248

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-02 01:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/2/what-to-know-about-germanys-drone-attack-accusations-against-russia?traffic_source=rss

> Germany has formally accused Russia of attempting an attack at Leipzig-Halle airport last month after intelligence officials linked an explosive-laden drone to Russian technology. Berlin announced the closure of a Russian consulate and is considering wider sanctions and tighter entry controls. Moscow denies involvement and calls the claims absurd.

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