Merz says Germany will name suspects behind airport drone attack
By The BriefBrief
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the German government will soon announce who was responsible for an attempted drone attack on Leipzig/Halle airport earlier this month. The remarks were made on Tuesday.
WHO:Chancellor Friedrich Merz
WHAT:Merz said Germany will soon announce who is behind an attempted drone attack on Leipzig/Halle airport.
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 7:07 AM ET
WHERE:Leipzig/Halle Airport, Germany
WHY:The government is preparing to identify those responsible for the attempted drone attack.