Leipzig airport installs anti-drone tech after explosive drone found; Russia denies role

mdr.de (German)

An explosive-laden drone was discovered on a runway at Leipzig/Halle airport, prompting new anti-drone surveillance; Russia denies any responsibility. The device was found near a Ukrainian Antonov cargo plane, contained military-grade explosives and was defused. Germany's federal prosecutor is investigating what it calls a serious attack on transport infrastructure. The airport handles military aid for Ukraine. German officials call it a professional hybrid threat; flights have resumed while police search for a suspected second drone.


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