German intel links Russian GRU agents to Leipzig drone attack
German authorities have identified two suspects, one tied to Russian military intelligence, in a drone attack in Leipzig, per secret documents obtained by WELT AM SONNTAG. The attribution is based on investigative documents, not public court filings, so the evidentiary basis remains unclear. This marks a concrete intelligence operation on German soil, escalating NATO-Russia tensions.
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GRU Sabotage Germany: Leipzig Drone Plot Linked to Europe-Wide Operation
German authorities have identified two suspects, a Russian GRU officer and a Belarusian national, in a foiled drone attack plot targeting Leipzig Airport. This incident is reportedly part of a coordinated, Europe-wide GRU sabotage campaign, marking a significant escalation in Russian covert operations against critical infrastructure in Germany and NATO allies. The GRU officer was reportedly known to authorities prior to the incident but not monitored.