Germany’s government holds Russia accountable for a recent drone attack, with sanctions expected to follow.

The German government has officially attributed the drone attack in Leipzig to Russia, according to reliable sources. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul are set to address Germany’s response to the incident later today.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz previously stated that the perpetrators ‘will pay’ for their actions, though he and his ministers have refrained from publicly naming Russia as responsible until now. The delay in response has raised questions about the government’s internal consensus on the matter.