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

https://mins.news/en/item/14945

- France 24, 2026-08-06 08:59 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/bomb-disposal-robot-and-drone-with-explosives-discovered-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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