Chief EU diplomat Kaja Kallas stated on September 2, 2026, that a drone attack on Leipzig Airport had all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism. [1]
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte jointly condemned a recent attack on Leipzig airport, characterizing it as a military-style operation by Russian agents. [2] Dmitry Sheremet, Deputy Speaker of the Russian State Duma, stated on 2026-05-24 that German authorities should stop making blanket accusations against Russia and instead investigate Ukrainian involvement in the drone incident at Leipzig airport. [3] German criminal police identified the DNA of two men with Russian passports as suspects in a drone attack on Leipzig airport. [4]
The European Union summoned the Russian diplomatic representative to Brussels to protest a drone attack at Leipzig Airport in Germany. [5] Dmitry Peskov, press secretary for the President of Russia, stated on September 1 that Russia will not be the initiator of lowering the level of diplomatic relations with Germany. [6] President Vladimir Putin rejected the data and accusations made by Germany regarding the drone attack on the Leipzig airport. [7][8]
Felix Menzel, press secretary for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) faction in Saxony, stated that Chancellor Friedrich Merz is accusing Russia of the Leipzig drone incident to justify multi-billion euro defense spending. [9] Drones were discovered at Leipzig Airport on August 4, 2026, with one of the drones striking a cargo plane. [10] Kaja Kallas stated that the EU already has 1,600 listings for the military complex of Russia in the pipeline for sanctions. [11]
Media reports, U.S. intelligence, and the German government identified Russia as responsible for the hybrid attack on Leipzig Airport. [12]La jefa de la diplomacia de la UE, Kaja Kallas, declaró el 2 de septiembre de 2026 que un ataque con drones contra el aeropuerto de Leipzig presentaba todas las características del terrorismo patrocinado por el Estado. [1]
La presidenta de la Comisión Europea, Ursula von der Leyen, y el secretario general de la OTAN, Mark Rutte, condenaron conjuntamente un reciente ataque contra el aeropuerto de Leipzig, calificándolo como una operación de estilo militar llevada a cabo por agentes rusos. [2] Dmitri Sheremet, vicepresidente de la Duma Estatal rusa, declaró el 24 de mayo de 2026 que las autoridades alemanas deberían dejar de hacer acusaciones generalizadas contra Rusia e investigar en su lugar la participación ucraniana en el incidente de drones en el aeropuerto de Leipzig. [3] La policía criminal alemana identificó el ADN de dos hombres con pasaportes rusos como sospechosos de un ataque con drones contra el aeropuerto de Leipzig. [4]
La Unión Europea convocó al representante diplomático ruso en Bruselas para protestar por un ataque con drones en el aeropuerto de Leipzig, en Alemania. [5] Dmitri Peskov, secretario de prensa del presidente de Rusia, declaró el 1 de septiembre que Rusia no será la iniciadora de la reducción del nivel de relaciones diplomáticas con Alemania. [6] El presidente Vladímir Putin rechazó los datos y las acusaciones hechas por Alemania respecto al ataque con drones contra el aeropuerto de Leipzig. [7][8]
Felix Menzel, secretario de prensa de la facción de Alternativa para Alemania (AfD) en Sajonia, declaró que el canciller Friedrich Merz está acusando a Rusia del incidente de drones en Leipzig para justificar un gasto en defensa de varios miles de millones de euros. [9] Se descubrieron drones en el aeropuerto de Leipzig el 4 de agosto de 2026, y uno de ellos impactó contra un avión de carga. [10] Kaja Kallas declaró que la UE ya tiene 1.600 listados para el complejo militar de Rusia en preparación para sanciones. [11]
Informes de medios, inteligencia estadounidense y el gobierno alemán identificaron a Rusia como responsable del ataque híbrido contra el aeropuerto de Leipzig. [12]
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Chief EU diplomat Kaja Kallas stated on September 2, 2026, that a drone attack on Leipzig Airport had all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism. · The Kyiv Independent
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte jointly condemned a recent attack on Leipzig airport, characterizing it as a military-style operation by Russian agents. · ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα
Dmitry Sheremet, Deputy Speaker of the Russian State Duma, stated on 2026-05-24 that German authorities should stop making blanket accusations against Russia and instead investigate Ukrainian involvement in the drone incident at Leipzig airport. · Lenta.ruRussia
German criminal police identified the DNA of two men with Russian passports as suspects in a drone attack on Leipzig airport. · www.24chasa.bg
The European Union summoned the Russian diplomatic representative to Brussels to protest a drone attack at Leipzig Airport in Germany. · El Economista
Dmitry Peskov, press secretary for the President of Russia, stated on September 1 that Russia will not be the initiator of lowering the level of diplomatic relations with Germany. · Lenta.ruRussia
President Vladimir Putin rejected the data and accusations made by Germany regarding the drone attack on the Leipzig airport. · Lenta.ruRussia
Reports allege that Russia launched a drone attack targeting Leipzig airport in Germany. · France 24
Felix Menzel, press secretary for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) faction in Saxony, stated that Chancellor Friedrich Merz is accusing Russia of the Leipzig drone incident to justify multi-billion euro defense spending. · Lenta.ruRussia
Drones were discovered at Leipzig Airport on August 4, 2026, with one of the drones striking a cargo plane. · The Kyiv Independent
Kaja Kallas stated that the EU already has 1,600 listings for the military complex of Russia in the pipeline for sanctions. · The Kyiv Independent
Media reports, U.S. intelligence, and the German government identified Russia as responsible for the hybrid attack on Leipzig Airport. · The Kyiv Independent
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