Germany accuses Russia of drone attack on Leipzig airport

In early September 2026, Germany's government said it believes Russia was behind an attempted drone attack on Leipzig airport in August, which involved explosives. Berlin announced it would take countermeasures, and EU and NATO foreign ministers vowed to increase pressure on Russia over what they called a new escalation. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas described the incident as 'state-sponsored terrorism,' while Cyprus's foreign minister expressed solidarity with Germany.

Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed the accusation, asking 'where is the evidence?' and his spokesperson Maria Zakharova also questioned the claim. The incident has drawn comparisons to the Skripal case, a previous poisoning attack blamed on Russia, though no direct link was stated in the headlines.