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European Jewish News · Sep 1, 2026

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Germany: Germany has blamed Russia for an attempted attack involving an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig Airport last month. The drone was found near a Ukrainian aircraft on 4 August and defused after both runways were closed. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the incident fitted a known pattern of “Russian hybrid operations”, adding that the German government “comes to the conclusion that Russia is responsible for the hybrid attack in Leipzig”. In response, Germany has announced the Russian consulate in Bonn will close on 18 September and summoned the Russian ambassador. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the military bloc "stands in full solidarity with Germany" after a call with Chancellor Friedrich Merz about the incident today. "The evidence is clear", he said on X, "and I welcome the measures announced by Germany in response. Join EJN:

Germany: Germany has blamed Russia for an attempted attack involving an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig Airport last month. The drone was found near a Ukrainian aircraft on 4 August and defused after both runways were closed. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the incident fitted a known pattern of “Russian hybrid operations”, adding that the German government “comes to the conclusion that Russia is responsible for the hybrid attack in Leipzig”. In response, Germany has announced the Russian consulate in Bonn will close on 18 September and summoned the Russian ambassador. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the military bloc "stands in full solidarity with Germany" after a call with Chancellor Friedrich Merz about the incident today. "The evidence is clear", he said on X, "and I welcome the measures announced by Germany in response. Join EJN: https://wa.me/447443160130?text=Hi!%20I%20would%20like%20to%20subscribe%20to%20the%20EJN.%20My%20name%20is:%20

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