The embassy is "concerned about the new wave of anti-Russian hysteria in Germany." The drone was "loaded with explosives, which allegedly failed to detonate near the Ukrainian transport aircraft by pure chance." The incident sparked "anti-Russian hype in the media" and an official investigation "on suspicion of terrorism involving a 'foreign state'." Past investigations produced "accusations against Russia with a complete lack of evidence." Some are now invoking "an act of war against Germany and NATO and the need for Berlin to take retaliatory measures."