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Russia's Lavrov calls accusations of Moscow's involvement in Leipzig drone incident 'start of real war', TASS reports

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Posted on September 6, 2026

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· Last updated: September 6, 2026

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Russia Denies Involvement in Leipzig Drone Incident, Slams German Accusations

Russia Responds to German Allegations Over Leipzig Drone Attack

Lavrov Criticizes Western Accusations

MOSCOW, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Sunday that the accusations levelled at Moscow by the West that it was involved in the drone incident at Germany's Leipzig airport were, "by and large, the start of a real war," state news agency TASS reported.

Comments on German Military Ambitions

"All these statements by Merz about making Germany the leading military power in Europe once again – they are being put into practice. He is, in effect, declaring war on us," Lavrov said, referring to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

German Government's Response and Measures

Official Accusations and Actions

The German government said on September 1 that it had concluded that Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month and ordered a series of measures in response, including the closure of a consulate and a Russian cultural centre in Berlin.