Merz says Germany finalising response to suspected Leipzig attack
Merz said Berlin is nearing a response as investigators conclude their review and officials weigh sanctions coordinated with European Union and NATO partners.
- On Sunday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced Berlin is preparing a coordinated response with European Union and NATO partners to the August 4 drone attack on a Ukrainian cargo plane in Leipzig.
- An explosives-laden drone discovered near a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle airport on August 4 prompted the investigation that Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt called a "hybrid attack scenario."
- The daily Die Welt reported Saturday that the German government intends to blame Russia for the incident and will announce measures including sanctions coordinated with European Union partners.
- Merz stated investigators are "in the process of concluding" the investigation, and the government will clarify its response course in the coming days.
- Final agreement is due within the next few days with NATO and European Union partners, ensuring Berlin's response carries collective diplomatic weight.
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