Germany officially accuses Russia of 'hybrid attack' involving an explosive drone at Leipzig airport and closes Russian consulate

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Germany officially accuses Russia of 'hybrid attack' involving an explosive drone at Leipzig airport and closes Russian consulate

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The German government stated it holds Russia responsible for an attempted sabotage in August where an explosive-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane. In response, Germany is closing the Russian consulate in Bonn and a cultural center in Berlin, with EU and NATO allies expressing solidarity. Russia denies the accusation.

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Google WestGoogle News (Spain) — El Gobierno alemán acusa a Rusia del ataque con drones en el aeropuerto de Leipzig del 4 de agosto

RegionalYnetnews — Germany blames Russia for explosive drone attack, shuts Russian consulate in Bonn

West MSMFrance 24 — Germany blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack, orders Russian consulate closed

RegionalSouth China Morning Post — Germany blames Russia for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

RegionalThe Straits Times — EU, NATO vow ‘full solidarity’ as Germany blames airport drone ‘hybrid attack’ on Russia

Google WestGoogle News (Hungary) — Világ: Német belügyminiszter: Oroszország a felelős a lipcsei drónincidensért

Non-West Ind.Meduza — Germany blames Russia for Leipzig plane sabotage attempt, expels diplomats, and restricts visas

Non-West StateDaily Sabah — Germany blames Russia for drone attack, orders consulate shut

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