# NATO confirms UAV found near Ukrainian aircraft at Leipzig airport, agency reports

https://mins.news/en/item/13909

- TASS, 2026-08-05 09:29 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2169167

> NATO has confirmed that a UAV was discovered near a Ukrainian aircraft at Leipzig airport, according to a news agency. Security sources said the drone was carrying explosives and had a detonator. The reported finding highlights a security concern at the airport involving an unmanned aircraft and a nearby plane.

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