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EU's Kallas Calls Leipzig Drone Attack 'State-Sponsored Terrorism'

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas condemned a Russian hybrid attack on Leipzig Airport as state-sponsored terrorism.

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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. [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]
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. German criminal police identified the DNA of two men with Russian passports as suspects in a drone attack on Leipzig airport. · www.24chasa.bg
  5. The European Union summoned the Russian diplomatic representative to Brussels to protest a drone attack at Leipzig Airport in Germany. · El Economista
  6. 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
  7. President Vladimir Putin rejected the data and accusations made by Germany regarding the drone attack on the Leipzig airport. · Lenta.ruRussia
  8. Reports allege that Russia launched a drone attack targeting Leipzig airport in Germany. · France 24
  9. 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
  10. Drones were discovered at Leipzig Airport on August 4, 2026, with one of the drones striking a cargo plane. · The Kyiv Independent
  11. 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
  12. 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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