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Medvedev Threatens Attacks on Berlin Factories and 'Other Places' in Response to Accusations

Dmitri Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, threatened Germany with attacks on all factories producing drones for Ukraine and 'some other places in Berlin.' The statement came in response to Berlin's accusation that Russia was responsible for an August hybrid attack on a Leipzig airport. Medvedev called for a 'firm military response' to Germany's claims.

On September 2, 2026, Dmitri Medvedev, a former Russian president and current deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, issued a direct threat on the Telegram network. He declared that Germany should expect attacks on all factories manufacturing drones for Ukraine, as well as 'some other places in Berlin.' The statement was made in response to Berlin's declaration that Russia was responsible for a hybrid attack on the Leipzig airport in August 2026. Medvedev framed the accusation as a justification for a 'firm military response.'

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IndependentBakinski RabochiSep 2, 12:45 PM
Former Russian President Calls for Bombing Berlin

Accusations against Germany of Russia require a 'firm military response,' said the deputy head of Russia's Security Council, former president Dmitry Medvedev. In his opinion, Berlin should respond for placing responsibility on Moscow for the incident with a drone at the Leipzig airport.

IndependentNovinkySep 2, 12:44 PM
Medvedev Threatens Attacks on Berlin

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council and former President Dmitri Medvedev threatened Germany with attacks on all factories producing drones for Ukraine. He also added that attacks could also target "some other places in Berlin." He made this statement on Wednesday morning on the Telegram network in response to Berlin's declaration that the Russian Federation is responsible for the August hybrid attack on the airport in Leipzig.