Explosive drone found hovering near Ukrainian cargo aircraft at German airport
Summary
German police found and disarmed a drone with explosives near Ukrainian cargo planes at Leipzig airport. The drone did not explode, and the airport was shut down for several hours while officials investigated a possible second drone involved in a near midair collision.Key Facts
- A drone carrying a package of plastic explosive Semtex was found hovering near Ukrainian Antonov Airlines cargo planes at Leipzig airport.
- The explosive did not detonate because of a failed detonator.
- German police used a bomb disposal robot to disarm the drone and later performed a controlled explosion.
- The Ukrainian cargo planes were reported to be empty and not carrying weapons or munitions.
- Leipzig/Halle airport was closed for several hours, causing about 19 flights to divert.
- A DHL Boeing 757 had a near midair collision with an unidentified object, possibly a second drone, and landed safely.
- German authorities opened a counterterrorism investigation and suspect foreign involvement, with some officials linking Russia to the incident.
- Drone incursions near European airports, military bases, and industrial sites have increased since 2024, prompting frequent military responses.
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