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This post reports that Germany has stated Russia is behind a drone attack at Leipzig airport. A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered near cargo planes but failed to detonate due to a faulty detonator, and a second drone may have collided with a cargo aircraft.

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1BBC News identifies the story
2Breaking news alert
3Germany blames Russia for drone attack at Leipzig airport
4Details of the drone and failed explosion
5Speculation on Russian involvement and denial

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Germany has said Russia was responsible for a drone carrying an explosive device, discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport in eastern Germany, close to Ukrainian cargo planes, on 4 August. It failed to explode as the detonator was apparently faulty, and investigators suspect a second drone collided with a cargo aircraft nearby. Security experts had speculated that Russia may have been responsible, however Russia has always rejected claims of involvement. Tap the link to read more on this story. #RussiaUkraine #Leipzig #Germany #DroneAttack #BBCNews