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Russia calls Leipzig drone attack accusations 'start of real war'

The German government concluded last week that Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport last month.

Russia calls Leipzig drone attack accusations 'start of real war'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has labeled accusations that Moscow was involved in last month's drone incident at Leipzig Airport as the start of a real war. Germany concluded last week that Russia was responsible for the alleged attack and responded by implementing security measures, such as installing an anti-sabotage "cyberdome." Lavrov stated that Germany's claims about becoming a leading military power in Europe are tantamount to declaring war on Russia.

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