Moscow warns Germany of escalation after Berlin closes consulate over airport drone attack

Following Germany's decision to shut down the Russian Consulate General in Bonn and a cultural center in Berlin over a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport, Moscow warned of further escalation. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Berlin is choosing a "path of further escalation" with its diplomatic retaliation.

The German government formally attributed the August incident—where explosive-laden drones targeted Ukrainian cargo aircraft—to Russian hybrid operations. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announced the closures during a press briefing, citing intelligence linking Moscow to the attack. In response to Berlin's measures, Russian officials indicated potential retaliatory steps, including the possible closure of Germany's Goethe-Institut in Russia.

Sources: Mediazona, NV, The Insider, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда