German security authorities have identified with high probability two suspects linked to Russian military intelligence (GRU) responsible for the August 4, 2024 drone attack on Leipzig-Halle airport. A Russian national, affiliated with the GRU, planned and organized the logistics of the attack, while a Belarusian 'disposable agent' was hired to conduct the sabotage. The attack involved explosive-laden home-made drones targeting a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft on the runway, with Semtex explosives concealed inside food cans. The explosion was prevented by a broken detonator. The explosives were transported via Bulgaria and Serbia and stored in hidden caches near the airport. Investigations are coordinated with Lithuania, Poland, Latvia, Finland, and the US FBI. The attack intended to cause massive destruction and was linked to other sabotage cases in Europe, evidencing broader Russian covert operations.

German security authorities have identified with high probability two suspects linked to Russian military intelligence (GRU) responsible for the August 4, 2024 drone attack on Leipzig-Halle airport. A Russian national, affiliated with the GRU, planned and organized the logistics of the attack, while a Belarusian 'disposable agent' was hired to conduct the sabotage. The attack involved explosive-laden home-made drones targeting a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft on the runway, with Semtex explosives concealed inside food cans. The explosion was prevented by a broken detonator. The explosives were transported via Bulgaria and Serbia and stored in hidden caches near the airport. Investigations are coordinated with Lithuania, Poland, Latvia, Finland, and the US FBI. The attack intended to cause massive destruction and was linked to other sabotage cases in Europe, evidencing broader Russian covert operations.