NPR
Germany blames Russia for last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Germany's government attributed an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport last month to Russia. The attack involved a drone carrying explosives. Germany announced it would close a Russian consulate as a response measure.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/02/g-s1-141502/germany-russia-attempted-drone-attack