WorldExplosive drone and other flying object found at Germany’s Leipzig airport

A drone carrying an explosive device was found on the tarmac at Leipzig Airport in Germany and defused. A second flying object later hit a cargo aircraft, causing minor damage. Air traffic at the airport was halted for two hours. A possible Russian connection has been suggested, while Germany’s interior minister said the incident represented a new dimension of threat to the country.

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