Germany accused Russia of carrying out a hybrid attack in the city of Leipzig, using drones in an espionage operation. The German government classified the operation as a threat to national security and a violation of international norms.
German authorities promised to take strong measures in response to the incident. Concrete decisions about the actions to be implemented should be announced soon, according to government sources.
The case involving the drones represents an escalation in tensions between Germany and Russia, which had been deteriorating in recent years. The espionage operation was interpreted as part of a broader pattern of hostile activities attributed to the Russian government.
