Leipzig Drone Attack
One story, 6 countries, 7 papers
Germany holds Russia responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport and orders measures including a Russian consulate closure. Lithuania backs Berlin, while NATO and the European Union express solidarity with Germany and signal a response to Moscow.
Germany Announces Measures Against Russia Over Leipzig Airport Drone Incident
Germany is responding to what it calls a Russian hybrid attack involving drones at Leipzig Airport by closing a Russian consulate and expanding pressure on Moscow. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Russia’s leadership was treating Germany with “blatant hostility” during a joint news conference with Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt. He said Berlin wanted Russia’s war against Ukraine to end,…
Leipzig airport attack fallout lays bare Germany’s polarisation on Russia
Germany’s decision to blame Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport has exposed the country’s deep political divide over relations with Moscow. The announcement came just days before a…
After Leipzig incident, Zelenskyy offers Germany Ukraine’s help
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered Germany Ukraine’s help after a drone carrying explosives was discovered near several Ukrainian cargo planes at Leipzig Airport. In a phone call with German Chancellor F…
Drone Incident at Leipzig Airport: Latvian Citizen Suspected
German authorities have identified two men suspected of involvement in an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport, according to Süddeutsche Zeitung. One is a Latvian citizen of Russian origin, while…
Drone spotted at Leipzig airport as two suspects identified
Authorities have identified two suspects in connection with a drone at Leipzig airport, according to German media reports cited unofficially. The reports said one suspect is a Latvian citizen of Russi…
Sweden and Denmark summon Russian ambassadors over hybrid attack in Germany
Denmark and Sweden are summoning Russia’s ambassadors after Germany formally blamed Moscow for drone attacks at Leipzig Airport in early August. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said he ha…
Germany Announces Measures Against Russia Over Leipzig Airport Drone Incident
Germany is responding to what it calls a Russian hybrid attack involving drones at Leipzig Airport with a broad package of diplomatic and security measures. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said the i…
Germany shuts Russian consulate after drone attack
Germany is closing Russia’s Consulate General in Bonn after accusing Moscow of carrying out a hybrid attack involving drones at Leipzig Airport. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announced the measures…