# Why did Russia allegedly target Leipzig airport in a drone attack?

https://mins.news/en/video/41769

- France 24 English, 2026-09-02 09:59 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZXibElk4fs

> The EU and several member states have summoned Russian embassy officials over an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month. Germany says it has concluded that Russia was responsible and has ordered measures including closing a consulate and a Russian cultural centre in Berlin.

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