# Germany accuses Russia of masterminding ‘hybrid attack’ on airport

https://mins.news/en/video/40923

- VOA Chinese, 2026-09-01 20:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE9-wBqlhm0

> Germany accused Russia of orchestrating an attempted drone attack last month on a strategic airport, involving drones loaded with explosives. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said authorities reached that conclusion after assessing the drones’ technology and other intelligence. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany would close Russia’s Bonn consulate on September 18 and end its contract with the “Russian House.”

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