# German prosecutor says airport drone carried explosive device

https://mins.news/en/item/15453

- Reuters, 2026-08-06 18:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/german-prosecutor-says-airport-drone-was-fitted-with-explosive-device-2026-08-06/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a74cbf769018900011c32b1

> Germany’s federal prosecutor said a drone found on the grounds of a German airport had been equipped with professional explosives and a detonator. The prosecutor announced an investigation on Thursday. Authorities described the incident as a “serious attack.” The statement focused on the device discovered on the drone and the opening of the investigation. No further details were provided in the report.

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