Kaja Kallas says suspected Leipzig/Halle drone attack has hallmarks of "state sponsored terrorism"

Speaking Wednesday before EU defense ministers gathered in Ireland, the bloc’s foreign affairs chief, Kaja Kallas, described the suspected August 4 drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport as appearing to be terrorism directed by a state and asked what action allies should take. Berlin said Tuesday that Russia was responsible for the explosive-laden drone, found near a Ukrainian cargo plane and defused, and announced retaliatory steps including closing a Russian consulate. Moscow denied the accusation, with Putin calling it a diversion and alleging evidence was planted. Kallas also noted existing EU plans to sanction more Russian military-related targets. France summoned Russia’s envoy and proposed new sanctions. The incident tied to broader Western allegations of Russian sabotage aimed at weakening support for Ukraine.