# Why did Russia allegedly target Leipzig airport?

https://mins.news/en/item/41806

- France 24, 2026-09-02 09:59 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260902-why-did-russia-target-leipzig-airport-in-alleged-drone-attack

> The EU and several member states have summoned Russian embassy officials over an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month. Germany says it concluded that Russia was responsible and ordered measures including the closure of a consulate and a Russian cultural centre in Berlin. The report examines why Leipzig may have been targeted and how further incidents could be prevented.

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