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Germany Blames Russia for Leipzig Airport Drone Attack

German authorities have accused Russia of sponsoring a hybrid drone attack at Leipzig Airport, announcing immediate counter-sanctions in response. Moscow denied the allegations and warned of further escalation, while French President Emmanuel Macron urged coordinated European punitive measures.

1 Sept, 11:55 — 1 Sept, 19:54
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ReutersVery High4h ago

Russia calls Germany's Leipzig drone attack claims false and an unprecedented escalation - Reuters

Russia calls Germany's Leipzig drone attack claims false and an unprecedented escalation  Reuters

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BBCHigh7h ago

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack

A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August.

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NYTMostly Factual7h ago

Weeks After Failed Drone Attack, Germany Points Finger at Russia

The country said Moscow was behind an explosive-laden drone found near a Ukrainian plane at a German airport last month. Russia did not immediately comment.

By Christopher F. Schuetze

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bloombergHigh11h ago

Germany to Blame Russia for Failed Leipzig Airport Drone Attack

The German government will blame a Russian intelligence service for last month’s failed drone attack at a local airport that’s used to ship military equipment to Ukraine.

By Michael Nienaber and Arne Delfs

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FTVery High5h ago

Germany blames Russia for Leipzig drone attack

Interior minister Alexander Dobrindt says his country is ‘not at war, but a daily target of hybrid warfare’

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wapoMostly Factual3h ago

Germany blames Russia for drone attack on airport, announces countermeasures

Officials said the Aug. 4 attempt was part of a campaign aimed at undermining European support for Ukraine against Russia.

By Catherine Belton

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The GuardianMostly Factual5h ago

Germany blames Russia for drone attack at Leipzig airport

Government says ‘dangerous behaviour’ is part of effort by Moscow to cause damage with hybrid attacks The German government has blamed Russia for the drone attack on Leipzig airport last month, calling it “dangerous behaviour” and part of a systematic and concerted effort by Moscow to “cause great damage” through a large number of hybrid attacks. The interior minister, Alexander Dobrindt, and the foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, ended weeks of speculation and the government’s hesitancy to b...

By Kate Connolly in Berlin

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual6h ago

Germany accuses Russia of drone attack on Leipzig airport

This is a breaking news story.

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CNNMostly Factual7h ago

Germany blames Russia for drone attack on Leipzig airport - CNN

Germany blames Russia for drone attack on Leipzig airport  CNN

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cbcHigh5h ago

Russia attempted attack at airport last month using explosive-laden drone, Germany says

The German government is blaming Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month using a drone laden with explosives, and announced it would shut down a Russian consulate, among other measures against Moscow.

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ukrainska-pravda6h ago

Germany announces response to Russia following Leipzig drone incident

Germany will close the Russian Consulate General in Bonn and Russian House in Berlin, tighten border controls and pursue new sanctions in response to the Leipzig drone attack.

By Ulyana Krychkovska-Bogdanova,Tetyana Oliynyk

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DWHigh6h ago

Germany terminates lease for Berlin's Russian House

Germany has announced the termination of the lease for the Russian House in the heart of Berlin. Critics have long said it is a hub for propaganda and espionage.

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SCMPMostly Factual6h ago

Germany blames Russia for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

The German government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month using a drone laden with explosives, and announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among other measures against Moscow. The drone was found near a Ukrainian plane on the evening of August 4, and the device was defused. German officials said at the time that the incident posed a new level of danger. Moscow has been widely accused by Western officials of running a campaign of...

By Associated Press

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globe-and-mailHigh6h ago

Germany blames Russia for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport last month

Drone was found near a Ukrainian plane on the evening of Aug. 4 and the device was defused

By Geir Moulson

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France 24High6h ago

Germany blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack, orders Russian consulate closed

Germany's government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport on 4 August using an explosive-laden drone, and announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among other measures against Moscow. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed "full solidarity" with Berlin in response.

By FRANCE 24

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The IndependentMostly Factual7h ago

Germany blames Russia for explosive drone attack at Leipzig airport

Germany’s interior minister said the event corresponds with a known pattern of ‘Russian hybrid operations’

By Rosie Slater and Harriette Boucher

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straits-timesMostly Factual4h ago

Russia calls Germany's Leipzig drone attack claims false and an unprecedented escalation - The Straits Times

Russia calls Germany's Leipzig drone attack claims false and an unprecedented escalation  The Straits Times

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DawnMostly Factual5h ago

Germany blames Russia for airport drone incident, hits back with sanctions

Germany on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted “hybrid attack” involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic airport last month and announced diplomatic countermeasures. The European Union expressed “full solidarity” with Germany; Nato assured that it would defend its members and countries including Britain, Estonia and Poland offered strong backing. Germany will close Russia’s consulate in the former capital, Bonn, later this month and cancel the contract for the Russian House, a cult...

By none@none.com (AFP)

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual6h ago

Germany says Russia responsible for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that she would discuss the issue with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday.

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ndtvMostly Factual6h ago

Germany Blames Russia for Drone Attack Attempt Last Month At Airport

Leipzig/Halle is a major hub for international freight and for providing support to Ukraine. The planes that regularly use it include Ukrainian Antonov transport aircraft.

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rte-newsMostly Factual7h ago

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone incident

The German government has said that Russia was behind an incident last month involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic airport in the eastern city of Leipzig.

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cyprus-mail7h ago

Germany says Russia responsible for drone attack at Leipzig airport

The German government said on Tuesday it assessed that Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport this month and ordered a series of measures in response, including the closure of a Russian cultural centre in Berlin. “We assume that Germany is the target of further hybrid attacks by Russia,” Interior Minister […]

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual4h ago

Germany blames Russia for last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

“It fits into a broader pattern of Russian hybrid operations in Europe,” German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul says after Berlin blames Russia.

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meduza6h ago

Germany blames Russia for Leipzig plane sabotage attempt, expels diplomats, and restricts visas

German authorities have officially blamed Russia for an attempted act of sabotage against a Ukrainian An-124 cargo plane at Leipzig airport. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul laid out Berlin’s position at a news conference.

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kyiv-independentMostly Factual7h ago

Breaking: Germany officially blames Russia for drone attack attempt at Leipzig airport

"We have clear indications from our intelligence services and partner agencies, as well as from investigations in Germany and in our European partner countries, of Russian involvement," German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said.

By Tim Zadorozhnyy

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ekathimeriniMostly Factual4h ago

Mitsotakis voices support for Germany over drone incident - eKathimerini.com

Mitsotakis voices support for Germany over drone incident  eKathimerini.com

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khaleej-timesMixed7h ago

Germany says Russia 'responsible' for airport drone incident, to close Russian consulate

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express-tribuneMostly Factual10h ago

Germany says Russia responsible for drone attack at Leipzig airport

Germany's interior minister said intelligence showed those involved acted on behalf of Russian state agencies

By Reuters

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Ahram OnlineMixed3h ago

Germany blames Russia for airport drone incident, hits back with sanctions - International - World - Ahram Online

Germany blames Russia for airport drone incident, hits back with sanctions - International - World  Ahram Online

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Daily SabahMixed6h ago

Germany blames Russia for drone attack, orders consulate shut

Germany on Tuesday accused Russia of orchestrating an attempted explosives-laden drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport, announcing the closure of Moscow’s consulate in Bonn and its...

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ukrinformMixed6h ago

Germany to shut down Russian Consulate General in Bonn and Russian House in Berlin

Germany will take a number of measures in response to the sabotage operation at Leipzig Airport, which German politicians and intelligence services believe was orchestrated by Russia.

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protothema-enMixed4h ago

Greek PM vows solidarity with Germany after Russian hybrid attack on Leipzig

Berlin unveiled its first bilateral sanctions against Moscow, including closing a Russian consulate and cultural centre and tightening entry checks, after blaming Russian intelligence for the Leipzig airport drone plot, prompting Kremlin warnings of retaliation The post Greek PM vows solidarity with Germany after Russian hybrid attack on Leipzig appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Αλεξία Αμβράζη

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vanguard-ngMixed4h ago

Germany blames Russia for airport drone incident, hits back with sanctions

The European Union expressed "full solidarity" with Germany, NATO assured that it would defend its members and countries including Britain, Estonia and Poland offered strong backing. The post Germany blames Russia for airport drone incident, hits back with sanctions appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

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star-kenyaMixed6h ago

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack - the-star.co.ke

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack  the-star.co.ke

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helsinki-timesMostly Factual5h ago

Germany blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack

Germany has formally blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport in August, saying intelligence findings and the equipment used matched methods seen in previous Russian hybrid operations. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said on Tuesday that the government had concluded Russia was responsible for the 4 August incident.

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myjoyonlineMixed5h ago

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack

Germany has said Russia was responsible for last month's drone attack at Leipzig's airport.

By Deborah Okailey Quarcoo

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helsingin-sanomat1 Sept, 10:10First to report

Räjähdelöytö | Mediat: Saksan mukaan Venäjä oli vastuussa drooni-iskun yrityksestä Leipzigiin

tagesschau1 Sept, 10:29

Nach Drohnenvorfall: Macht die Bundesregierung Russland verantwortlich?

der-standard1 Sept, 10:35

Deutschlands Regierung sieht laut Medien den Kreml hinter Leipziger Anschlagsversuch

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bloomberg1 Sept, 11:55

Germany to Blame Russia for Failed Leipzig Airport Drone Attack

1h later
express-tribune1 Sept, 13:20

Germany says Russia responsible for drone attack at Leipzig airport

1h later
de-volkskrant1 Sept, 14:42

­Duitsland stelt Rusland verantwoordelijk voor droneaanval op luchthaven

1h later
aftonbladet1 Sept, 15:44

Tyskland: Ryssland bakom drönare i Leipzig

CNN1 Sept, 15:45

Germany blames Russia for drone attack on Leipzig airport - CNN

vg1 Sept, 15:48

Tyskland: – Russland var involvert i droneangrep på flyplass

politiken1 Sept, 15:51

Tysklands regering: Rusland var involveret i forsøg på droneangreb i Leipzigs lufthavn

tvn241 Sept, 15:51

Niemiecki minister: to Rosja stoi za incydentem z dronem na lotnisku w Lipsku

la-repubblica1 Sept, 15:52

Il Ministro dell’Interno tedesco: “La Russia è responsabile dell'attacco ibrido a Lipsia”

kyiv-independent1 Sept, 15:52

Breaking: Germany officially blames Russia for drone attack attempt at Leipzig airport

AP1 Sept, 15:55

Germany blames Russia for last month’s attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport - AP News

20-minuten1 Sept, 15:56

Deutschland macht Russland für Drohnen-Anschlag verantwortlich

BBC1 Sept, 15:57

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack

dagbladet1 Sept, 15:57

Tyskland: Russland ansvarlig for droneangrep

NYT1 Sept, 15:58

Weeks After Failed Drone Attack, Germany Points Finger at Russia

aktualne-cz1 Sept, 16:00

Němci obvinili Rusko z útoku na lipské letiště. Uzavřou za trest konzulát

khaleej-times1 Sept, 16:00

Germany says Russia 'responsible' for airport drone incident, to close Russian consulate

el-mundo1 Sept, 16:02

Alemania responsabiliza a Rusia del ataque híbrido con drones en Leipzig

nrk1 Sept, 16:04

Hevdar Russland sto bak droneangrep i Tyskland

nos1 Sept, 16:05

Duitsland houdt Rusland verantwoordelijk voor drone met explosieven bij vliegveld Leipzig

la-vanguardia1 Sept, 16:05

Alemania señala a Rusia como responsable del ataque con drones en el aeropuerto de Leipzig

cyprus-mail1 Sept, 16:08

Germany says Russia responsible for drone attack at Leipzig airport

rzeczpospolita1 Sept, 16:10

Dron z materiałami wybuchowymi w Lipsku. Niemcy oskarżają Rosję i odpowiadają

svenska-dagbladet1 Sept, 16:11

Tyskland: Ryssland låg bakom drönare

The Independent1 Sept, 16:14

Germany blames Russia for explosive drone attack at Leipzig airport

rte-news1 Sept, 16:16

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone incident

aktuality-sk1 Sept, 16:22

Z Nemecka prichádza tvrdá reakcia po obvinení Ruska z pokusu o dronový útok na letisku v Lipsku

Al Jazeera1 Sept, 16:24

Germany accuses Russia of drone attack on Leipzig airport

cdm-me1 Sept, 16:25

Njemačka optužila Rusiju za napad dronom s eksplozivom na aerodrom u Leipzigu

balkan-web1 Sept, 16:27

Gjermania akuzon zyrtarisht Rusinë për sulmin në aeroportin e Leipzigut, Berlini mbyll konsullatën ruse në Bon

star-kenya1 Sept, 16:29

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack - the-star.co.ke

irozhlas1 Sept, 16:29

Rusko je zodpovědné za hybridní útok na lipské letiště, uvedl německý ministr vnitra

ukrinform1 Sept, 16:30

Germany to shut down Russian Consulate General in Bonn and Russian House in Berlin

vijesti-me1 Sept, 16:31

Njemačka optužila Rusiju za hibridni napad dronovima, Moskva...

orf1 Sept, 16:31

Russland steckt hinter Leipzig-Drohne

ndtv1 Sept, 16:32

Germany Blames Russia for Drone Attack Attempt Last Month At Airport

Daily Sabah1 Sept, 16:33

Germany blames Russia for drone attack, orders consulate shut

meduza1 Sept, 16:33

Germany blames Russia for Leipzig plane sabotage attempt, expels diplomats, and restricts visas

hvg1 Sept, 16:33

Német belügyminiszter: Oroszország a felelős a lipcsei drónincidensért

irish-independent1 Sept, 16:33

Germany blames Russia for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

lsm-lv1 Sept, 16:36

Vācija apsūdz Krieviju mēģinājumā sarīkot diversiju Leipcigas lidostā

hotnews1 Sept, 16:36

Berlinul învinovățește direct Rusia pentru drona de pe aeroportul din Leipzig. „Modelul bine stabilit al operațiunilor hibride rusești în Europa” / Măsuri de ripostă anunțate

zdg-md1 Sept, 16:36

Germania susține că Rusia este în spatele atacului cu dronă de la aeroportul din Leipzig

globe-and-mail1 Sept, 16:42

Germany blames Russia for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport last month

le-figaro1 Sept, 16:46

Drone lesté d’explosifs à l’aéroport de Leipzig : l’Allemagne accuse la Russie

die-presse1 Sept, 16:47

Drohnen-Anschlagsversuch in Leipzig: Bundesregierung macht Russland verantwortlich

jerusalem-post1 Sept, 16:47

Germany says Russia responsible for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

SCMP1 Sept, 16:50

Germany blames Russia for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

luxemburger-wort1 Sept, 17:00

„Russland hat den Anschlag von Leipzig zu verantworten“, sagt Dobrindt. Und kündigt Konsequenzen an

France 241 Sept, 17:00

Germany blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack, orders Russian consulate closed

ukrainska-pravda1 Sept, 17:01

Germany announces response to Russia following Leipzig drone incident

DW1 Sept, 17:01

Germany terminates lease for Berlin's Russian House

publico1 Sept, 17:11

Alemanha culpa Rússia por tentativa de ataque com <em>drone </em>no Aeroporto de Leipzig

el-universal-english1 Sept, 17:16

Alemania responsabiliza a Rusia por ataque híbrido con drones en aeropuerto de Leipzig; anuncia cierre de consulado ruso

avgi1 Sept, 17:25

«Η Ρωσία ευθύνεται για την απόπειρα επίθεσης με drone στο αεροδρόμιο της Λειψίας»

myjoyonline1 Sept, 17:32

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack

FT1 Sept, 17:33

Germany blames Russia for Leipzig drone attack

telex1 Sept, 17:33

Német belügyminiszter: orosz megbízásból támadhatták meg drónnal a lipcsei repteret

cbc1 Sept, 17:40

Russia attempted attack at airport last month using explosive-laden drone, Germany says

Dawn1 Sept, 17:41

Germany blames Russia for airport drone incident, hits back with sanctions

helsinki-times1 Sept, 17:48

Germany blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack

klix-ba1 Sept, 17:50

Magyar odmah uputio podršku Merzu: Stojimo uz Njemačku nakon ruskog napada u Leipzigu

The Guardian1 Sept, 18:01

Germany blames Russia for drone attack at Leipzig airport

n1-bih1 Sept, 18:15

EU osuđuje pokušaj napada dronom na aerodrom u Leipzigu koji pripisuje Rusiji

channel-news-asia1 Sept, 18:28

Germany blames Russia for last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

delfi-lt1 Sept, 18:36

Vokietija teigia, kad su incidentu Leipcige susijusi Rusija

vanguard-ng1 Sept, 18:41

Germany blames Russia for airport drone incident, hits back with sanctions

ekathimerini1 Sept, 18:59

Mitsotakis voices support for Germany over drone incident - eKathimerini.com

faz1 Sept, 19:02

Anschlag auf Flughafen: Diesen Preis soll Russland bezahlen

straits-times1 Sept, 19:05

Russia calls Germany's Leipzig drone attack claims false and an unprecedented escalation - The Straits Times

Reuters1 Sept, 19:05

Russia calls Germany's Leipzig drone attack claims false and an unprecedented escalation - Reuters

protothema-en1 Sept, 19:10

Greek PM vows solidarity with Germany after Russian hybrid attack on Leipzig

der-spiegel1 Sept, 19:16

Flughafen Leipzig/Halle: Wie Berlin auf Putins Schattenkrieg reagiert

wapo1 Sept, 19:38

Germany blames Russia for drone attack on airport, announces countermeasures

Ahram Online1 Sept, 19:54

Germany blames Russia for airport drone incident, hits back with sanctions - International - World - Ahram Online

jutarnji-list1 Sept, 20:03

Napad na aerodromu: Rusija žestoko odgovorila na objavu Njemačke, javila se i Hrvatska

n1-serbia1 Sept, 20:04

Makron: Francuska podržava nove sankcije EU protiv Rusije, napadi ne smeju ostati bez odgovora

digi241 Sept, 20:08

Prima reacție a Kremlinului după ce Germania a arătat cu degetul către Rusia în cazul Leipzig: „Urmează calea unei escaladări”

danas1 Sept, 20:11

Makron pozvao na nove sankcije EU protiv Rusije posle pokušaja napada dronom u Lajpcigu

index-hr1 Sept, 20:14

Rusko veleposlanstvo: Mjere koje je najavila Njemačka predstavljaju neviđenu eskalaciju

iefimerida1 Sept, 20:16

Στα άκρα Γερμανία-Ρωσία μετά την υβριδική επίθεση στη Λειψία: Παράλογες οι κατηγορίες απαντά η Μόσχα -«Τείχος» από ΕΕ και ΝΑΤΟ

newsbeast1 Sept, 20:17

«Δεν μπορεί να μείνει χωρίς απάντηση»: Ο Μακρόν ζητά νέες κυρώσεις στη Ρωσία μετά το drone με εκρηκτικά στη Λειψία

yle-uutiset1 Sept, 20:48

Putin: Venäjä avoin konkreettisiin neuvotteluihin Ukrainasta

berlingske1 Sept, 20:50

Putin om droneangreb i Leipzig: Tyskland plantede beviser

naftemporiki1 Sept, 20:54Latest update

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