German politician demands government name Russia in drone incident

Konstantin von Notz, a prominent Green Party politician and deputy leader of the parliamentary committee overseeing Germany's intelligence services, is urging the federal government to officially identify Russia as the orchestrator of a recent drone incident. Von Notz expressed frustration with the government's perceived slow response, stating that it is lagging behind the developing situation and failing to take a clear stance on who is behind the attack. He questioned the government's reluctance, asking, "Who else could be behind it?"

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There is still a great need for clarification. How and by whom was the drone controlled and steered? How many drones were actually in use, a second one or even a whole drone swarm? That is still open.

Speaking after a briefing with interior ministry officials, von Notz highlighted the significant "need for clarification" regarding the incident involving an explosive drone at Leipzig Airport. Key questions remain unanswered, including how the drone was controlled and by whom, and whether a single drone or multiple devices were involved. Despite these uncertainties, von Notz unequivocally described the event as a "clear escalation" and a "very serious attack on Germany," noting that numerous people could have been harmed.

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What is clear, however: The incident is a clear escalation with regard to very serious attacks on Germany, which we have been seeing for years. Numerous people could have been harmed here.

Von Notz's remarks underscore a growing concern within Germany about state-sponsored aggression and the need for a firm response. He believes that acknowledging Russia's alleged involvement is crucial for understanding the gravity of the threat and for formulating an appropriate counter-strategy. The politician's call for transparency and decisive action reflects a broader debate in Germany about its foreign policy and security posture in the face of international tensions.

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If a state pulls the strings, that would be state terrorism.