Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Russia was responsible for the attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport in early August, which saw the discovery of an explosive-laden drone close to a runway. Germany's Bild newspaper reported that the drone had been found lying near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft. Federal police and a bomb disposal unit were deployed to safely dispose of the drone.
Wadephul said Tuesday that “the means used to commit the attack, including the drone’s configuration, various components, explosives and ignition technology, are familiar to us from other Russian hybrid operations and from Russia’s war against Ukraine.”
Wadephul announced retaliatory measures, relaying that Germany intends to close the Russian consulate in Bonn from Sep. 18. The lease for the Russian House in Berlin, an institute showcasing Russian culture, will be terminated.
Russia has denied responsibility for the drone plot.
In response to the retaliatory actions taken by Germany, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told reporters Wednesday that Moscow “will respond as we deem necessary, when we are ready for it.”
TIME has approached the Russian Foreign Ministry and the Kremlin for comment.
A police investigator works on the tarmac after the discovery of a explosive-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany on Aug. 5, 2026. —Jens Schlueter/Getty ImagesEuropean officials lead support for Germany
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that he had discussed the incident with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said “the United Kingdom stands in full solidarity with Germany following Russia’s egregious and reckless attack in Leipzig. Russian attempts to undermine our united resolve and our willingness to support Ukraine are futile and doomed to fail.”
French President Emmanuel Macron said Russia's alleged involvement “cannot go unanswered,” calling for European allies to remain united and stand in support of Ukraine. “France is fully in solidarity with Germany and supports the adoption of new European sanctions against Russia.”
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, meanwhile, expressed “full solidarity” with Germany. “The evidence is clear,” he said, voicing his backing of Berlin’s measures against Moscow. “Russia’s attempts to intimidate us, to undermine our unity and our willingness to support Ukraine are futile and will fail.”
Since President Donald Trump’s return to Office, Washington has maintained that European allies must do more to prop up its defensive capabilities, rather than relying heavily on the U.S.
NATO has largely heeded the call, with members pledging higher defense spending. But there have still been clashes over key issues, such as Trump’s expressed interest in annexing Greenland.
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