Hybride Bedrohung: Kam Sprengstoff-Drohne aus Moskau? Warten auf Konsequenzen

The German government is set to announce details regarding the investigation into a potential attack involving a drone armed with explosives, discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport on August 4th. Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) stated that they are already "fairly far" in their inquiries, and a suitable response is forthcoming. A government spokesperson, when asked about the belief that Russia may be behind the incident, emphasized that "the federal government does not engage in speculation" and that the official assignment will be made by the government on its own discretion, taking into account all investigation findings.

Reports from publications such as "Welt am Sonntag," "Politico," and "Bild," citing unverified sources, suggest that the government is preparing a comprehensive set of measures against Moscow. It is expected that the person responsible for orchestrating the attack will soon be identified, a claim previously made by Chancellor Merz during a TV interview.

The government has ruled out expulsion of a single diplomat for such a serious case and has considered various consequences, including diplomatic measures such as withdrawing the ambassador from the country responsible for the attempted attack.