The European Union is weighing options to respond to a suspected drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany, which occurred on August 4. ^[1] The German government announced that Russia was responsible for the failed drone attack using a device laden with explosives. ^[2] Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport marked a new escalation on European Union soil directly attributed to Russia. ^[3] The German government stated that police investigations and intelligence findings proved Russia was behind the incidents involving drones at Leipzig/Halle airport. ^[4] French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said France summoned Russia's envoy to protest strongly and wants to impose sanctions on more of the Kremlin's shadow fleet ships. ^[5] Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed the allegations, claiming the proof offered has been planted and that Berlin wants to distract from its own failings. ^[6] NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the whole alliance, including the US, stood in full solidarity with Germany regarding the attacks. ^[7] The EU has already agreed to loan Ukraine €90bn, and von der Leyen noted Kyiv requested billions more for PAC-3 air defence missiles and the Freyja anti-ballistic missile project. ^[8]