# Russia's hybrid attacks on Germany: When is it 'war'?

https://mins.news/en/item/42280

- DW, 2026-09-02 15:30 UTC
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- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/russia-s-hybrid-attacks-on-germany-when-is-it-war/a-78784262?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Germany says an explosive drone found near Ukrainian cargo planes at Leipzig Airport on August 4 was consistent with methods used in other Russian hybrid operations. Berlin will close a Russian cultural institute and its Bonn consulate, tighten entry rules and target the Russian shadow fleet, but critics call the response too mild. Moscow denies responsibility, while Germany says it is not at war but is a daily target of hybrid warfare.

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