# Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport

https://mins.news/en/item/31601

- The Guardian, 2026-08-25 12:37 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/25/germany-drone-suspected-military-explosives-found-near-leipzig-airport

> German investigators found a third drone and about 50g of suspected military explosive near Leipzig airport, 10 days after an unsuccessful sabotage attempt. Intelligence sources cited by German media suspect Russian involvement, which Moscow denies. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said those responsible would pay and that the government would soon present its findings.

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