Why did Germany blame Russia for the airport drone?
Germany's foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, publicly attributed a failed drone sabotage attack near Ukrainian cargo planes at Leipzig/Halle Airport to Russia, marking the first time Germany has made such an attribution over an incident of this kind [1]. In response, Germany moved to close Russian diplomatic facilities, including the consulate in Bonn, in what was described as a sharp escalation in relations between the two countries [1]. The stories don't give the specific evidence behind the attribution, only that the accusation was made and followed by this diplomatic action.
Sources
- Germany blames Russia after explosive-laden drone found near Ukrainian cargo planes at major airport — Fox News
- Another Putin hybrid attack? Major power plant ‘is hit with home-made explosive rockets’ as Germany blames Russia for airport drone bombs — Daily Mail
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