Leipzig drone plot

Germany identifies Leipzig drone attack suspects, one linked to Russian intelligence

Explosives intended for the drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport were concealed in a vegetable can, and detonation was avoided only because the detonator connection broke, Welt am Sonntag reported, citing investigation materials reviewed by its journalists.

12 September, 11:39 PM

Russia planned attempted drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport for months

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Russia had spent months preparing an attempted drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport that specifically targeted Germany, Deutsche Welle reported on Sept. 9.

9 September, 04:43 PM

Germany weighs new pressure on Russia after Leipzig drone attack

The German government is considering new measures to pressure Russia after Berlin formally linked Moscow to the Aug. 4 drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reported on Sept. 5.

6 September, 12:37 PM

Russia’s Bonn consulate served as spy hub — Bild

Germany decided to close the Russian consulate in Bonn after the Leipzig Airport drone incident, but the rationale behind the move may have a broader counterintelligence scope, Bild reported on Sept. 3, citing sources.

5 September, 01:28 AM

EU weighs visa limits, shadow fleet sanctions in response to Leipzig

The European Union is preparing for a series of meetings to discuss new measures against Moscow, including tighter visa rules for Russian citizens, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 3, citing people familiar with the matter.

4 September, 02:18 AM

Germany to boost support for Ukraine after Russian sabotage at Leipzig airport

The German government plans to increase military aid to Ukraine after Berlin attributed an August drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport to Russia, Der Spiegel reported, citing sources on Sept. 3.

3 September, 06:19 PM

Two suspects identified in attempted attack on Ukrainian Antonov aircraft

German investigators have identified two men suspected of involvement in an attempted drone attack on Ukrainian An-124 aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport, Süddeutsche Zeitung reported on Sept. 2.

2 September, 06:43 PM

Leipzig drone plot