Germany says Russia was behind drone incident at Leipzig airport
German officials say an explosive-carrying drone found near cargo aircraft at Leipzig airport in August was linked to Russia.
Germany has accused Russia of being behind a drone incident at Leipzig airport after investigators found an explosive device on a drone near Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August. The case has prompted officials to warn of consequences.
According to German intelligence, the drone was linked to Russia, though the authorities have not publicly detailed how they reached that conclusion. The discovery raised concern because it happened close to aircraft carrying freight linked to Ukraine.
The airport incident adds to wider European worries about drone activity and sabotage tied to the war in Ukraine. German officials have said they will respond, but have not yet set out what measures they may take.
Leipzig airport is one of Germany’s major cargo hubs and has handled traffic connected to Ukraine since the full-scale war began.
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