When asked at a press conference whether Moscow would strike British military facilities, Russian President Vladimir Putin replied, "That's a secret. A military secret." The BBC analyzed that this move was intended to keep Britain guessing and under pressure regarding Russia's true intentions. Putin also warned Western countries that if they "try to drag us into the food chain and devour us," Russia "might get a beating." Previously, Germany stated that Russia was responsible for last month's drone attack on Leipzig Airport, while Putin accused Germany of "framing" Russia.