# Germany set to blame Russia for explosive-laden drone incident at airport

https://mins.news/en/video/40604

- France 24 English, 2026-09-01 15:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRWqg2ocab0

> Berlin is expected to formally accuse Russia over a drone incident at a strategic airport on the night of August 4-5, after one of the drones was found carrying explosives. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt are expected to point to a Russian intelligence service, marking the first time Germany has formally blamed Moscow for such an incident.

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