Germany blames Russia for drone attack on airport, announces countermeasures

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Germany blames Russia for drone attack on airport, announces countermeasures

Officials said the Aug. 4 attempt was part of a campaign aimed at undermining European support for Ukraine against Russia.

September 1, 2026 at 3:38 p.m. EDT

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*Police officers walk across a field at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany three days after a drone attack last month. (Sebastian Willnow/DPA/AP)*

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Catherine Belton

After weeks of reticence, German officials on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack last month at Leipzig/Halle Airport and announced they would summon Moscow’s ambassador to Berlin, close a Russian consulate and take other measures in response.

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