Russian GRU spies behind failed Leipzig attack: reports
A German newspaper has cited reports tying a failed attack at Leipzig Airport to Moscow's GRU military intelligence agency. One suspect's ties to GRU were known when he entered the country, yet he was not surveilled.
Germany's Welt am Sonntag newspaper has reported in an article that Russia's GRU military intelligence agency is behind a failed drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The newspaper cited intelligence sources stating that a GRU agent was responsible for the operational logistics of the attack, despite German authorities knowing about his ties to the agency when he entered the country from Turkey.
The man was subsequently deported to Serbia. A second man, a Belarusian citizen, is also accused of involvement. The explosives used in the incident were reportedly smuggled into Germany via Bulgaria and Serbia, and stored in underground depots upon arrival in Leipzig. Forensic evidence found at the airport, including drone configuration, explosives, and trigger mechanisms, strongly suggest a Russian plot.
The attack took place on August 4 and targeted a Ukrainian transport jet at the airport, which is a hub for military aid headed to Ukraine. The German government officially blamed Russia for the incident in early September, leading to the closure of the Russian Consulate General in Bonn. The Kremlin responded by closing Goethe Institutes in Russia. Despite Russia denying any involvement, German authorities remain confident in their assessment.
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