Attempted Attack in Leipzig: Report: Government Blames Moscow for Failed Drone Attack
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Report: Moscow Allegedly Ordered Failed Leipzig Drone AttackIn early August, the rigged drone was discovered among Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig-Halle Airport.
- Bild reported, citing security sources, that the order came from Moscow and was attributable to a Russian intelligence service.
- On September 1, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and Foreign Minister Johannes Wadephul planned to present findings; Friedrich Merz was reportedly absent.
- According to the report, expulsions of Russian embassy staff are being discussed; recalling the ambassador and further sanctions could follow.
- About two weeks ago, investigators found another drone; the highly explosive substance Hexogen was apparently located at its site.
The federal government will make the authors of hybrid attacks pay a price — they will pay for it.— Friedrich Merz, Chancellor, commenting on potential consequences after the attempted drone attack on Leipzig-Halle
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- The federal government attributes the failed attack to police and intelligence findings and patterns associated with Russian operations.
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- Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the investigation was nearing completion; a government statement is expected in the coming days.
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