The French government recently summoned the Russian chargé d'affaires in Paris to express a "strong protest" over an alleged incident involving an explosive drone used at Leipzig Airport in Germany in early August. Leipzig Airport is a major military hub for the German armed forces and NATO, playing a significant role in logistics and operations. Germany has since determined that Russia is responsible for what it calls a "hybrid attack," citing recognition of the operational methods used by Moscow. This type of attack typically involves non-traditional tactics, such as cyber operations or drone strikes, often used to destabilize a region without direct military confrontation. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot commented on the incident, stating it aligns with Russia's "aggressiveness" since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. He emphasized that France would not remain silent and would take "consequences" for such actions. According to German analyses, the attack was intended to sabotage an aircraft and a logistics site that supported Ukraine. Barrot added that the international community must work together to impose sanctions to ensure such serious acts are not left without repercussions. European Union Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas took a strong stance, describing the incident as "an act of state-sponsored terrorism." This term refers to actions carried out by a government or its agents that are considered terrorist in nature. The EU also summoned the Russian chargé d'affaires in Brussels to express its formal protest. The coordinated response from France and the EU highlights the growing concern over Russia's alleged involvement in destabilizing actions in Europe, particularly those that threaten military and logistical infrastructure.