Germany blames Moscow over Leipzig drone plot as Russia warns of retaliation

German investigators have identified two suspects, a Belarusian national and a Russian-born individual, allegedly involved in an August 4 explosive drone attack attempt targeting Ukrainian Antonov An-124 cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle airport.

Berlin formally attributed the plot to Moscow, framing it as part of an expanding pattern of Russian state-sponsored hybrid actions across Europe. In response, Germany enacted diplomatic sanctions, including ordering the closure of Russia's consulate general in Bonn and the Russian House cultural center in Berlin.

The Kremlin firmly denied involvement. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov accused Germany of following a "path of further escalation" and warned that Russia would introduce retaliatory measures against German diplomatic facilities.

Sources: Liga net, Mediazona, NV, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда