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German investigators identify two suspects with Russian passports over Leipzig airport drone attack
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Investigators have identified two suspects in connection with the failed drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, according to a report by Süddeutsche Zeitung, NDR, and WDR. The suspects are a Russian-born individual holding a Latvian passport and a Belarusian man with a Russian passport who is already known to authorities. The German government has publicly blamed Russia for the attempted attack, which involved an explosive drone. Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated that the explosive and ignition technology used matches methods seen in other Russian hybrid operations and its war against Ukraine. In response, Germany has decided to close the Russian Consulate General in Bonn and impose stricter entry controls for Russian nationals. The incident marks a significant escalation in hybrid threats against German infrastructure, with authorities actively pursuing the identified individuals.
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A Ukrainian Antonov AN-124 cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Source: Hendrik Schmidt/dpa
Following the attempted bomb attack at Leipzig Airport, investigators have identified two suspects with connections to Russia, according to a media report.
Suspects Identified
As reported by Süddeutsche Zeitung, NDR, and WDR, the suspects are:
- A Russian-born individual holding a Latvian passport
- A man from Belarus with a Russian passport, who is already known to authorities
German Government Response
The German government holds Russia responsible for the failed explosive drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) stated that the explosive and ignition technology used in the attempted attack are known from other hybrid operations by Russia and its war against Ukraine.
In response, several measures have been decided, including:
- Closure of the Russian Consulate General in Bonn
- Stricter entry controls for Russians
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