Germany’s government has directly accused Russia of orchestrating the recent drone attack on Leipzig airport, framing it as part of a broader campaign of hybrid warfare aimed at destabilizing the country. Officials stated that Moscow supplied both the technical expertise and equipment for the operation, while recruiting local operatives to execute the plot. The announcement marks a shift from earlier reluctance to assign blame, with ministers citing clear evidence linking the attack to Russian state involvement. The briefing underscores growing concerns over escalating hybrid threats targeting critical infrastructure.
Government says ‘dangerous behaviour’ is part of effort by Moscow to cause damage with hybrid attacksThe German government has blamed Russia for the drone attack on Leipzig airport last month, calling it “dangerous behaviour” and part of a systematic and concerted effort by Moscow to “cause great damage” through a large number of hybrid attacks.The interior minister, Alexander Dobrindt, and the foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, ended weeks of speculation and the government’s hesitancy to blame Russia, saying in a brisk 10-minute briefing in Berlin that all indications were the Russian state had provided the knowhow and equipment for the planned attack and “low-level agents” were recruited to carry it out. Continue reading...
