Lavrov Labels German Drone Attack Accusations as Prelude to War
By Editor • September 6, 2026 • 1 min read
In a heated response to Germany's accusations regarding a drone incident at Leipzig Airport, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has declared that such claims mark "the start of a real war." The German government concluded last week that Russia was behind the alleged attack, prompting a series of significant security measures.
On September 1, German authorities determined that Russia was responsible for the drone incident, leading to the closure of a Russian consulate and cultural center in Berlin. Lavrov dismissed these allegations, asserting that they are part of a broader narrative aimed at framing Russia for the attack. He criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s ambitions to re-establish Germany as a military powerhouse in Europe.
In response to the incident, German officials announced a comprehensive security strategy, including the establishment of an anti-sabotage initiative dubbed the "cyberdome." This plan involves enhancing police mobile drone defense capabilities and empowering companies in critical sectors to actively counter drone threats. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt emphasized that hybrid warfare tactics from Russia have become a routine concern in Germany.
Source: www.abc.net.au
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