Drone with detonator found near Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport

Published Aug 5, 08:29 AM UTC

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A major security operation is underway at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany after a drone was discovered near a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft during the night. The drone reportedly had a package with a detonator attached to it. The discovery prompted the closure of a runway as investigators examine the device. The incident raises concerns about potential sabotage or espionage amid ongoing tensions related to the Ukraine conflict. Authorities have not yet released details on suspects or motives.

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Original headline: Flughafen sperrt Landebahn – Ermittler finden angeblich Drohne mit Zünder neben Antonow-Maschine

Original language: DE

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