Conflict & Security
Europe vows new sanctions on Russia after Germany blames Moscow for Leipzig airport drone attack
September 6, 2026 at 07:27 AM
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Germany concluded Russia was responsible for an August drone attack on Leipzig/Halle airport, prompting Europe and NATO to pledge new sanctions and countermeasures against Moscow.
- Workers at Leipzig/Halle airport found a drone loaded with explosives and a detonation device in a secured cargo area on August 4.
- Germany announced it concluded Russia was responsible for the attack, will close Russia's consulate in Bonn from September 18 and a Russian cultural center in Berlin, and summoned Moscow's ambassador.
- Following talks in Brussels, EU Commission President Von der Leyen said Europe and NATO will raise the intensity of pressure on Russia and impose new sanctions.
- Russia denied involvement in the attack, and Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova said Moscow will respond to Germany's "anti-Russian measures."