Nato, EU leaders vow response to Russia after Leipzig drone attack
German investigators concluded that drones carrying explosives deliberately targeted a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle airport on 4 August and attributed the incidents to Russian operatives, citing components and explosives linked to past Russian hybrid operations. Two suspects have been identified and a third drone was later found at the NATO logistics hub used by Antonov transports. Berlin will close the Russian consulate in Bonn and the Russian House, while EU and Nato leaders pledged faster, coordinated responses including extended sanctions and entry restrictions; Russia denied the claims and warned of reciprocal measures. EU ministers are also discussing deeper measures to cut into Russia's finances.
EU and Nato say Russia carried out a drone attack on EU soil
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A failed drone attack hit Leipzig/Halle airport on 4 August and investigators later linked it to Russia. Germany will close a Russian consulate and seek allied action. EU and Nato leaders may push for more sanctions and security measures…
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