# Germany accuses Russia over failed August drone attack on Leipzig airport

https://mins.news/en/video/41378

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-09-02 03:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8JCTOtn_NE

> Germany has formally blamed Russia for the drone incident at Leipzig Airport and announced measures to increase pressure on Moscow. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said the Russian Consulate-General in Bonn will close on September 18, while Berlin will end the Russian House of Science and Culture’s lease and seek further EU action against people linked to alleged Russian hybrid attacks, including tighter entry controls.

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