tagesschau 20:00 Uhr, 02.09.2026

Germany has formally blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, and investigators have identified multiple suspects — some with Russian citizenship — whose trail leads back to Russia. In a separate but related escalation, two sabotage attempts on Germany’s power grid occurred within 24 hours, targeting key energy infrastructure. The government responded with diplomatic measures, including closing the Russian consulate in Bonn, while the opposition and some allies questioned whether the response goes far enough.

Moscow blamed, suspects identified in Leipzig airport plot

A day after the federal government publicly accused Russia of orchestrating an attempted attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport, NDR, WDR, and Süddeutsche Zeitung reported that the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) has identified several suspects. One is a Belarusian who also reportedly holds a Russian passport. Another suspect entered Germany shortly before the attack attempt and left immediately afterward; both men are now believed to be in Russia. Forensic technicians at the BKA secured DNA evidence from various devices found at the scene, including drone parts. "Obviously the perpetrators were careless when they handled and transported these devices," the report noted.

Diplomatic retaliation and allied support