# Reports tie Russian GRU spies to failed Leipzig airport attack

https://mins.news/en/item/55754

- DW, 2026-09-12 11:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/russian-gru-spies-behind-failed-leipzig-attack-reports/a-79244858?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Germany’s Welt am Sonntag cited intelligence reports directly linking the failed drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport to Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency. A suspect whose GRU ties were known to German authorities was not monitored after entering the country. Russia has denied involvement.

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