The German government blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig airport last month using a drone laden with explosives. It announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among measures.

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev threatened Germany with a 'direct strike' after the German government said Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport

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The failed attack in Germany is one of several worrying incidents reported across Europe. Recent ones include a fire this week at a major drone-making factory in Poland. Russia is suspected in many cases. There have also been drone incursions in Estonia and Latvia resulting from Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Russian officials denied involvement in placing an explosive-laden drone near an airport runway at Leipzig/Halle in August.

In a rare move, Berlin said it would retaliate for the incident last month.

A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August.

Germany accused Russia of responsibility for a drone attack at Leipzig's airport in August and announced strong new measures against Moscow.

German officials have said Russia was behind the explosive-laden drone that was found near a runway at a German airport last month.