German Government Blames Russia And Announces Response To Failed Drone Attack At Leipzig Airport

BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 01: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (L) and Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt speak to the media to announce Germany's response to the failed drone attack at Leipzig airport on September 01, 2026 in Berlin, Germany. Wadephul said measures include the closings of the Russian consulate general in Bonn and Russia House in Berlin. The German government blames Russia for the August 5 incident in which at least two drones, including one carrying explosives, were involved in a failed attack against Ukrainian cargo planes stationed at Leipzig. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)