# Europe targeted by spiralling sabotage campaign, with Russia chief suspect

https://mins.news/en/item/45176

- BBC News, 2026-09-04 10:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y4g6meekro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Germany has blamed Russia for explosive-laden drones found at Leipzig airport, calling the incident part of a pattern of Russian hybrid operations in Europe. Suspicious fires and alleged arson attacks have since struck defence-related sites in several countries, while some investigations remain open and Moscow rejects the accusations.

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