Kommentar: Berlins Antwort auf die Drohnenattacke kann nur der Anfang sein

Friedrich Merz expressed strong expectations when he announced that those responsible for the attempted drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport would "pay." The statement indicated significant repercussions. Now, the bill is due, and it may not impress the Kremlin. Measures against Russia are intended, including the closure of the Russian General Consulate in Bonn on September 18th and the acceptance of the Russian Ambassador.

Additionally, the government will terminate the contract for the Russian House in Berlin and tighten entry controls for Russian citizens. These actions were expected, yet nonetheless, the government had to react decisively. The attack on Leipzig/Halle was not a mere drone incident; it was a professionally planned and executed assassination attempt.

Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt of the CSU described the technical expertise and significant organizational effort involved. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of the CDU aptly characterized Russia's leadership as openly hostile towards Germany.