EU vows to unload sanctions on Russia after Germany airport probe
Russian envoys have been summoned by the European Union (EU) foreign ministers just one day after Germany accused Moscow of being behind the August 4 explosive-laden drone attack on Leipzig/Halle airport.
The foreign ministers are also reportedly drafting fresh sanctions.
Meeting in Wicklow, Ireland, the bloc’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, told reporters the incident carried “all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism.”
On September 1, Germany stated that Russian operatives were behind the failed attack, in which a drone rigged with explosives was found close to a runway and a Ukrainian cargo plane before a bomb squad defused it.
What Germany found at Leipzig
The Leipzig/Halle airport has served as a European base for Ukraine’s Antonov transport jets since Russia’s 2022 invasion. Also, NATO and the German military both use the freight hub.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said the drone’s configuration, components, explosives, and ignition technology matched hardware seen in other Russian hybrid operations. He called the build “professional,” adding that it showed a high degree of technical skill.
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