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Germany Announces Consulate Closure After Leipzig Drone Case

Germany launches a security response after alleging an explosives drone targeted Leipzig airport

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German officials said Russia was behind an explosives-laden drone found near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Germany announced that it would shut a Russian consulate among response measures.

  1. Frame 1Germany launches a security response after alleging an explosives drone targeted Leipzig airport.
  2. Frame 2Officials said the drone was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane in early August.
  3. Frame 3The measures include shutting a Russian consulate, according to German officials.
  4. Frame 4The suspected target was a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle airport.
  5. Frame 5German media reported other explosives-laden drones discovered at the airport last week.
  6. Frame 6The response shifts from airport investigation to consulate closure and security measures.
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Sep 2, 9:48 AM EDT
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