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Germany says Russia responsible for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

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  • Germany said Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport this month.
  • Berlin ordered measures including the closure of a Russian cultural center in the capital.
  • Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt warned that Germany expected further Russian hybrid attacks, while European officials prepared to discuss a response with NATO.

Germany has assessed that Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport this month, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said on Tuesday.

The German government ordered several measures in response, including the closure of a Russian cultural center in Berlin. Dobrindt said, “We assume that Germany is the target of further hybrid attacks by Russia.”

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she would discuss the incident with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday. She also said EU foreign ministers would prepare a response at their upcoming meeting.

We assume that Germany is the target of further hybrid attacks by Russia.

— Alexander DobrindtGermany’s interior minister described the government’s assessment of the continuing threat.
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