Germany blames Russia for airport drone incident, hits back with sanctions

Germany blames Russia for airport drone incident, hits back with sanctions
September 1, 2026

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Germany blames Russia for airport drone incident, hits back with sanctions


Germany on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted “hybrid attack” involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic airport last month and announced diplomatic counter-measures. The European Union expressed “full solidarity” with Germany, NATO assured that it would defend its members and countries including Britain, Estonia and Poland offered strong backing. Germany will close Russia’s consulate in the former capital Bonn later this month, and cancel the contract for the Russian House, a cultural centre in Berlin, said Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. FRANCE 24’s Carys Garland reports.

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