Germany Blames Russia for Leipzig Drone Attack as 165 Suspected Sabotage Cases Hit This Year
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Sep 4
Germany Blames Russia for Leipzig Drone Attack as 165 Suspected Sabotage Cases Hit This Year
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Sep 4
Summary
A month after explosive-laden drones were found at Leipzig airport, Germany said Russia was responsible and cast the attack as part of a wider hybrid campaign against Europe.
August brought suspected strikes on defense-linked sites in Bulgaria, Italy, Estonia, Slovakia and Poland, with several governments saying Moscow appears to be intensifying sabotage tied to the Ukraine war.
Analysts say the cluster of attacks is unusual and may be meant to coerce European states into curbing aid to Kyiv, while also probing NATO vulnerabilities and response thresholds.
German media reported federal police have logged more than 165 suspected sabotage cases nationwide this year, underscoring fears that deniable, small-scale attacks could trigger a larger escalation if they cause mass casualties.