Prosecutors investigate drone with explosives at Leipzig/Halle; Russia denies role

A drone carrying explosives but no usable detonator was found at Leipzig/Halle airport near Ukrainian cargo planes, prompting federal prosecutors to investigate possible attempted bombing and air-traffic interference. An employee brought the drone down; later, a plane taking off after the airspace reopened hit an unidentified flying object, possibly a second drone. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt called it a hybrid attack by 'foreign powers,' without blaming Russia. Last year, Chancellor Friedrich Merz blamed Russia for drone sightings at German airports. Moscow denies involvement, while some experts note Russia's drone capabilities but also mention possible false-flag operations.