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Russia's SVR: NATO Found No Evidence Linking Moscow to Drone Plot
(MENAFN) Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claimed Tuesday that intelligence agencies across NATO member states uncovered no proof tying Moscow to an attempted drone attack at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport last month.
In a Telegram post, the SVR alleged that Western intelligence agencies privately arrived at conclusions sharply diverging from Germany's public accusations against Russia.
"Many in the West are only pretending to believe the German leadership," the agency said. "In public, the allies broadcast 'full solidarity' with Berlin, which has allegedly become a 'victim of Russian provocation.' However, 'behind the scenes,' everything looks completely different."
According to the SVR, NATO intelligence services reviewed the incident and told their respective governments they found not "even the slightest evidence of Russia's involvement."
"On the contrary, numerous signs of a 'Ukrainian trace' were pointed out. Government agencies were advised to refrain from categorical, and especially public, statements about Moscow's guilt," the statement continued.
Germany has pinned responsibility for the Aug. 4 incident on Russia, after an explosives-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The device never detonated and was safely neutralized.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said earlier this month that the incident fit a "well-established pattern of Russian hybrid operations in Europe."
The SVR countered by accusing Berlin of using the allegations to justify boosted defense spending in its 2027 budget, and tied the controversy to domestic politics — pointing to the Sept. 6 regional election in Saxony-Anhalt and upcoming votes in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has separately dismissed Germany's allegations, accusing Berlin of fabricating evidence to pin blame on Moscow.
In a Telegram post, the SVR alleged that Western intelligence agencies privately arrived at conclusions sharply diverging from Germany's public accusations against Russia.
"Many in the West are only pretending to believe the German leadership," the agency said. "In public, the allies broadcast 'full solidarity' with Berlin, which has allegedly become a 'victim of Russian provocation.' However, 'behind the scenes,' everything looks completely different."
According to the SVR, NATO intelligence services reviewed the incident and told their respective governments they found not "even the slightest evidence of Russia's involvement."
"On the contrary, numerous signs of a 'Ukrainian trace' were pointed out. Government agencies were advised to refrain from categorical, and especially public, statements about Moscow's guilt," the statement continued.
Germany has pinned responsibility for the Aug. 4 incident on Russia, after an explosives-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The device never detonated and was safely neutralized.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said earlier this month that the incident fit a "well-established pattern of Russian hybrid operations in Europe."
The SVR countered by accusing Berlin of using the allegations to justify boosted defense spending in its 2027 budget, and tied the controversy to domestic politics — pointing to the Sept. 6 regional election in Saxony-Anhalt and upcoming votes in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has separately dismissed Germany's allegations, accusing Berlin of fabricating evidence to pin blame on Moscow.
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