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Russian Embassy Calls Leipzig Drone Incident 'Staged Provocation'
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Russian Embassy Calls Leipzig Drone Incident 'Staged Provocation'

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Russian embassy in Berlin called a reported drone attack on a German airport a staged provocation.
  • German prosecutors are investigating the incident at Leipzig/Halle airport, which carries cargo and serves as a NATO logistics hub.
  • The embassy expressed concern over a new wave of anti-Russian hysteria in Germany, suggesting the incident serves Kyiv's interests.

The Russian embassy in Berlin has labeled a reported drone attack on Leipzig/Halle airport a "staged provocation." The embassy stated this incident is another example of unsubstantiated accusations against Russia and expressed concern over a "new wave of anti-Russian hysteria" in Germany.

Staged provocation

— Russian embassy in BerlinDescribing the reported drone attack on Leipzig/Halle airport.

German federal prosecutors have launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred at a significant cargo hub and NATO logistics base in eastern Germany. The drone, found by airport workers late Tuesday, was reportedly equipped with explosives and a detonator. While German officials have not publicly blamed any specific country, some lawmakers suspect Russian involvement, referencing past accusations of "hybrid attacks" by Moscow.

The embassy expresses its concern about a new wave of anti-Russian hysteria in Germany.

— Russian embassy in BerlinIn a press release posted on its website.

The embassy asserted that this "hastily staged provocation" solely benefits Kyiv and the "militaristic wing of the European political order." The Leipzig/Halle airport is a crucial node for cargo flights and a base for large An-124 aircraft operated by Ukraine's Antonov Airlines.

It is obvious that this hastily staged provocation only serves the interests of Kyiv and the militaristic wing of the European political order.

— Russian embassy in BerlinCommenting on the drone incident.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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