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Germany blames Russia for last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport
BERLIN (AP) — The German government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month using a drone laden with explosives, and announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among other measures.
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- Why it matters
- Germany is responding to an alleged Russian attack on civilian infrastructure with diplomatic measures including shutting a Russian consulate, raising stakes in the escalating accusations between the countries.
- Most affected
- Travelers and cargo operations at Leipzig/Halle Airport — Site of alleged Russian attack with explosives-laden drone targeting infrastructure.
Russian diplomatic presence in Germany — Consulate will be closed as part of German government response. - Likely next
- Whether Russia responds to the consulate closure or the attack attribution; whether other Western governments announce similar measures.
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