# Danish Foreign Minister Summons Russian Ambassador Over Leipzig Drone Attack

Denmark summons Russian ambassador after Germany accuses Russia of a drone attack attempt in Leipzig.

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Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen summoned the Russian ambassador to the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss a drone attack attempt in Leipzig, Germany. [^1]

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated on a press conference that Russia was involved in a drone attack attempt against Leipzig/Halle Airport in the previous month. [^2]

The Danish security service, PET, reported that Russia is preparing sabotage actions targeting the Danish defense industry. [^3]

Vladimir Barbin, the Russian ambassador to Denmark, stated in a written comment to the newspaper Berlingske that the Danish intelligence agency PET has not presented any evidence supporting accusations of concrete Russian sabotage plans in Denmark. [^4]

A drone containing explosives was discovered on August 4th near a Ukrainian cargo flight at Leipzig/Halle Airport, leading to temporary airport closures. [^5]

Vladimir Barbin, Russia's ambassador to Denmark, issued a written statement to the news agency Ritzau regarding the allegations. [^6]

Vladimir Barbin claimed that using Danish territory for the production of weapons for Ukraine's armed forces constitutes a security risk for Denmark. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen summoned the Russian ambassador to the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss a drone attack attempt in Leipzig, Germany. (Berlingske, News)
2. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated on a press conference that Russia was involved in a drone attack attempt against Leipzig/Halle Airport in the previous month. (Berlingske, News)
3. The Danish security service, PET, reported that Russia is preparing sabotage actions targeting the Danish defense industry. (B.T., News)
4. Vladimir Barbin, the Russian ambassador to Denmark, stated in a written comment to the newspaper Berlingske that the Danish intelligence agency PET has not presented any evidence supporting accusations of concrete Russian sabotage plans in Denmark. (Berlingske, News)
5. A drone containing explosives was discovered on August 4th near a Ukrainian cargo flight at Leipzig/Halle Airport, leading to temporary airport closures. (Berlingske, News)
6. Vladimir Barbin, Russia's ambassador to Denmark, issued a written statement to the news agency Ritzau regarding the allegations. (B.T., News)
7. Vladimir Barbin claimed that using Danish territory for the production of weapons for Ukraine's armed forces constitutes a security risk for Denmark. (B.T., News)

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