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Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack

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A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August.

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Germany says Russia behind attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

Investigators believe an explosives-laden drone was deliberately targeting a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle airport in early August. The German government said on Tuesday that it held Russia "responsible."…

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EU summons Russian envoy over failed Leipzig drone attack

The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the attempted attack had "all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism." She said the EU was summoning a Russian envoy, with France announcing a similar step.

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