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Germany and EU-NATO Coordinate Response to Leipzig Drone Attack

9/2/2026

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the EU and NATO will coordinate a response to the Leipzig drone attack.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged solidarity with Germany and promised a response to hybrid attacks.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said investigators linked the August 4 drone incident to Russian intelligence.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul ordered the Russian consulate in Bonn to close on Sept. 18.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the EU and NATO will coordinate a response to the Leipzig drone attack.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged solidarity with Germany and promised a response to hybrid attacks.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said investigators linked the August 4 drone incident to Russian intelligence.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul ordered the Russian consulate in Bonn to close on Sept. 18.