Germany says Russia responsible for drone attack at Leipzig airport

Germany says Russia responsible for drone attack at Leipzig airport

​The German ‌government said ​on Tuesday it assessed ‌that Russia was responsible for an attempted drone ‌attack at Leipzig/Halle airport ‌this month and ordered a series of measures ⁠in ​response, ⁠including the closure of ⁠a Russian cultural centre in ​Berlin.

"We assume that Germany ⁠is the target ⁠of ​further hybrid attacks by Russia," Interior ⁠Minister Alexander Dobrindt said ⁠in a ⁠statement to the media.

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