Kremlin warned Germany after Leipzig airport sabotage that it won’t be the last attack, WSJ reports
A Wall Street Journal report indicates that the Kremlin warned Germany that the sabotage at Leipzig Airport was only the beginning of a broader campaign. Intelligence reports suggest Vladimir Putin has ordered intensified covert operations against NATO countries in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Why it matters
The escalation of state-sponsored sabotage across Europe represents a significant shift in the geopolitical conflict between Russia and NATO members.
Kremlin warned Germany after Leipzig airport sabotage that it won’t be the last attack, WSJ reports October 21, 2026, 7:45 am Source: The Wall Street Journal After German authorities uncovered an attempted act of sabotage at Leipzig Airport, a Kremlin official contacted a counterpart in the German government and warned that the Leipzig attack would not be Moscow’s last target, The Wall Street Journal reported , citing sources. The newspaper did not disclose the Russian official’s name.
In August 2026, a drone loaded with explosives was found at Leipzig Airport near a Ukrainian An-124 transport aircraft. Several drones, not just one, were later found to have been involved. On September 1, Germany officially accused Russia of attempting to sabotage the airport. Moscow denies the accusations.
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