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WSJ: Leipzig cargo plane drone attack was among first shots of sabotage campaign
U.S. intelligence regards a failed August drone attack on a cargo plane at Germany’s Leipzig/Halle Airport as one of the opening shots of a sabotage campaign against NATO countries, The Wall Street Journal reported.
U.S. intelligence agencies regard a failed drone attack on a cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport in eastern Germany in early August as one of the opening shots of a stepped-up campaign of sabotage and covert action against NATO countries, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. The campaign was ordered directly by Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to European officials cited by the newspaper.
According to the Journal, explosive-laden drones struck an Antonov cargo plane used to ship military aid to Ukraine. One drone hit the aircraft without detonating. German officials believe the drones were piloted by Russian military intelligence agents.
Investigators say a fully successful attack would have caused mayhem and casualties at one of Europe’s most important air-cargo airports. Leipzig/Halle also hosts NATO’s Strategic Airlift International Solution, known as SALIS.
On Sept. 1, the German government blamed Russia for the attempted attack and announced it would close a Russian consulate. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the device contained elements “known to us from other Russian hybrid operations and its war against Ukraine.”
Western officials accuse Moscow of running a campaign of sabotage across Europe aimed at undermining support for Ukraine and destabilizing European nations. Russia denies involvement in sabotage in Europe.
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