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Germany blames Russia over explosives drone attack, summons ambassador

9/2/2026

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Germany blames Russia for the attempted explosives-laden drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas summoned Russia’s ambassador in Brussels over the incident.
French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot summoned the Russian charge d’affaires in Paris.
German ministers Johann Wadephul and Alexander Dobrindt linked the drone’s components to Russian tactics.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte pledged a united response and reaffirmed collective defence.

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Germany blames Russia for the attempted explosives-laden drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas summoned Russia’s ambassador in Brussels over the incident.
French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot summoned the Russian charge d’affaires in Paris.
German ministers Johann Wadephul and Alexander Dobrindt linked the drone’s components to Russian tactics.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte pledged a united response and reaffirmed collective defence.