The European Union, through its leaders, as well as NATO, expressed their full solidarity with Germany following the hybrid drone attack on Leipzig-Halle Airport, with Berlin attributing responsibility to Russia.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed that she spoke with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday morning. “I assured the Chancellor that the EU stands in full solidarity with Germany in the face of this attack by Russia,” she stated in a post.
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Von der Leyen emphasized that the Union will remain united in the face of the escalation of Russian actions, noting that the German government has already taken strict measures. “The message is clear: hybrid attacks will not go unanswered,” she said.
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According to the Commission President, Russia seeks to sow mistrust and fear in EU societies, but this “will fail.” She also announced that tomorrow she will discuss the issue with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, while the matter—including the imposition of additional sanctions—will be addressed by the foreign ministers at the Gymnich meeting under the Irish Presidency.
A similar message was conveyed by the President of the European Council, António Costa, who condemned “in the strongest possible terms” the attempted drone attack on Leipzig Airport, calling on Moscow to end its war of aggression against Ukraine rather than escalating tensions. Costa stated that the Union’s support for Kyiv remains unwavering and that Brussels will work with Berlin and other member states to increase pressure on Russia.
For his part, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, announced that he had spoken with Chancellor Merz and that the North Atlantic Alliance stands with Germany. “The facts are clear,” he said, welcoming the measures announced by Berlin. Rutte emphasized that NATO will continue to strengthen its ability to deter and defend all allied states against such malicious actions, adding that Russian efforts to destabilize the Alliance’s cohesion are doomed to failure.
The German government formalized the accusations against Moscow on Tuesday. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated at a press conference in Berlin that he holds Russia responsible for the hybrid attack in Leipzig, thereby concluding the investigation into the August 4 incident.
Cyprus’s Message to Germany
Late Tuesday, Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos, emphasizing that threats to critical infrastructure affect all of Europe.
In a post on Platform X, Mr. Kompos stated that Cyprus “stands in solidarity with Germany following the Russian drone attack on Leipzig Airport.”
“Threats to critical infrastructure affect us all,” he noted.
He added that European unity, resilience, and close coordination are essential for addressing these threats and safeguarding our common security.
It should be noted that on Tuesday, the German government blamed Russia for the attempted drone attack carrying explosives at the Leipzig/Halle Airport on August 4. Moscow has denied any involvement.
Source: KYPE
