Police install new radar post at Leipzig/Halle airport after drone incident

ruhrnachrichten.de (German)

Police installed a new radar post at Leipzig/Halle airport after an explosive-laden drone was found near Ukrainian transport aircraft there days ago. The radar system, likely EchoShield, sits on the old tower’s platform to spot and track drones at longer range. A worker downed the explosive drone; a plane possibly hit a second drone. Federal prosecutors are investigating. The federal prosecutor’s office is investigating suspected attempted bombing and dangerous interference with air traffic. The airport had drawn attention due to Ukrainian transport planes.


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