Bus driver kicked explosive drone out of the air at German airport

A bus driver at Leipzig/Halle airport potentially thwarted an attack this week by knocking an explosive-laden drone out of the air. The incident occurred late Tuesday at the German airport, a major hub for NATO and cargo logistics.

The driver spotted the drone flying at a low altitude while he was working. In a courageous but dangerous act, he kicked at the drone, causing it to crash nearby. Prosecutors stated the drone was equipped with professional explosives and a detonator.

Federal prosecutors have initiated a counterterrorism investigation into what they describe as a serious attack that could have affected both foreign and domestic security. The incursion was reported on Wednesday. The lawmaker's account provides the most detailed description to date of how the drone was detected and neutralized.

Authorities have not yet identified the bus driver or revealed the drone's origin or how it entered the airport's airspace. The investigation is ongoing.

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a courageous but dangerous act