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Germany Blames Russia for Hybrid Attacks on Infrastructure

Germany officially blames Russia for a drone attack in Leipzig and investigates sabotage on power grids.

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German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated on 2026-09-01 that Russia is responsible for the hybrid attack at Leipzig airport based on drone technology analysis and intelligence. [1] On 2026-08-04, a drone carrying explosives was discovered at Leipzig/Halle airport near a Ukrainian cargo plane, leading to a failed attack. [2] Herbert Reul, the Interior Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), stated during a press conference in Düsseldorf on 2026-09-02 that there is a suspicion of 'constitutional sabotage' (verfassungsfeindliche Sabotage) in connection with a suspected attack on a power plant near Cologne. [3] German authorities launched investigations into two suspected attacks on electricity substations in different parts of the country on Wednesday. [4] Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, posted on Telegram that Russia could kill leaders of Western countries, primarily European ones. [5] Herbert Reul, the Interior Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia (CDU), stated on September 3, 2026, that Germany is extremely sensitive regarding citizen rights and data protection when it comes to security measures like video surveillance. [6] Herbert Reul, the Interior Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, called for a new societal debate regarding the rights of operators of critical infrastructure following recent attacks on power grids in the region. [7] In response to the Leipzig incident, Germany announced diplomatic measures including closing the Russian consulate in Bonn and terminating the lease of the Russian House in Berlin. [8] On 2026-09-02, investigators discovered multiple homemade explosive devices at the Preilack substation in Brandenburg, approximately 100 kilometers southeast of Berlin. [9] A suspected attack attempt on a power plant (Umspannwerk) near Cologne is the subject of the investigation and the minister's statement. [10] Germany announced counter-measures on Tuesday, including shutting Russia's consulate in Bonn and canceling a contract for a Russian cultural centre in Berlin. [11] North Rhine-Westphalia Interior Minister Herbert Reul said officials were probing whether the attacks were directed by a foreign state or left-wing extremism. [12]
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  1. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated on 2026-09-01 that Russia is responsible for the hybrid attack at Leipzig airport based on drone technology analysis and intelligence. · Plus JEDEN DEŇ
  2. On 2026-08-04, a drone carrying explosives was discovered at Leipzig/Halle airport near a Ukrainian cargo plane, leading to a failed attack. · Plus JEDEN DEŇ
  3. Herbert Reul, the Interior Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), stated during a press conference in Düsseldorf on 2026-09-02 that there is a suspicion of 'constitutional sabotage' (verfassungsfeindliche Sabotage) in connection with a suspected attack on a power plant near Cologne. · DIE ZEIT
  4. German authorities launched investigations into two suspected attacks on electricity substations in different parts of the country on Wednesday. · FRANCE 24
  5. Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, posted on Telegram that Russia could kill leaders of Western countries, primarily European ones. · Daily Express
  6. Herbert Reul, the Interior Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia (CDU), stated on September 3, 2026, that Germany is extremely sensitive regarding citizen rights and data protection when it comes to security measures like video surveillance. · DIE ZEIT
  7. Herbert Reul, the Interior Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, called for a new societal debate regarding the rights of operators of critical infrastructure following recent attacks on power grids in the region. · DIE ZEIT
  8. In response to the Leipzig incident, Germany announced diplomatic measures including closing the Russian consulate in Bonn and terminating the lease of the Russian House in Berlin. · Plus JEDEN DEŇ
  9. On 2026-09-02, investigators discovered multiple homemade explosive devices at the Preilack substation in Brandenburg, approximately 100 kilometers southeast of Berlin. · Plus JEDEN DEŇ
  10. A suspected attack attempt on a power plant (Umspannwerk) near Cologne is the subject of the investigation and the minister's statement. · DIE ZEIT
  11. Germany announced counter-measures on Tuesday, including shutting Russia's consulate in Bonn and canceling a contract for a Russian cultural centre in Berlin. · FRANCE 24
  12. North Rhine-Westphalia Interior Minister Herbert Reul said officials were probing whether the attacks were directed by a foreign state or left-wing extremism. · FRANCE 24
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