Leipzig/Halle Airport halts flights after explosive drone found
Updated 3 months ago4 new reports, including Ars Technica, The Straits Times, UPI and 1 more.
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An explosive drone was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport, causing a temporary flight halt and a security investigation. The incident affected cargo operations and prompted police to disarm the device.
A drone carrying an explosive device was found in the cargo area of Leipzig/Halle Airport on August 4.2,8,4,1 The drone was located near two parked Ukrainian Antonov An‑124 cargo aircraft.8,1 German police removed the detonator and safely disarmed the device.2,8
Authorities launched an investigation that disrupted flights overnight.3 During the incident, a cargo plane reportedly struck an unidentified flying object in mid‑air.4,1 The top prosecutor was assigned to lead the probe into the suspected attack on national security.7
Evidence indicated the drone was intended to cause an explosion.7 Officials considered the possibility of a second drone after the mid‑air collision.8 Flights at the airport resumed on Thursday, August 6, after the investigation.6
Leipzig/Halle Airport serves as a key base for Ukraine’s Antonov transport planes.5
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