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Germany says Russia was behind Leipzig drone incident

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

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  • Germany identified Russia as responsible for an August drone incident near Leipzig, calling it part of Moscow’s hybrid attacks against Europe.
  • The drone carried explosives and was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane, but it was disabled before detonating.
  • Russia’s consulate in Bonn will close on Sept. 18, and Russia’s ambassador will be summoned to Germany’s Foreign Ministry.

Germany has pointed to Russia as responsible for the drone incident in Leipzig in August, Reuters reports. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt described the incident as part of Russia’s “hybrid attacks” against Europe.

The drone was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at an airport north of Leipzig in early August. It was fitted with explosives but was neutralized before it detonated.

Germany will close Russia’s general consulate in Bonn from Sept. 18. Russia’s ambassador in Germany will also be summoned to the Foreign Ministry.

hybrid attacks

— Alexander DobrindtGermany’s interior minister used the term to describe the incident and other Russian actions in Europe.
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