UK Condemns Drone Attack at Leipzig Airport, Summons Russian Diplomat
By Editor • September 3, 2026 • 1 min read
The United Kingdom has summoned the Russian charge d'affaires to express its condemnation of a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, which German authorities have attributed to Russia.
A spokesperson stated, "The U.K. stands in full solidarity with Germany following Russia’s egregious and reckless attack on Leipzig Airport." They emphasized that Russia's actions aimed at destabilizing Ukraine’s allies were ultimately “futile.”
This incident is seen as part of a broader pattern of Russian attempts to compromise collective security, prompting the UK to take a strong diplomatic stance.
Source: www.thehindu.com