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Drone at Leipzig Airport Had Explosive Device, Police Say
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Drone at Leipzig Airport Had Explosive Device, Police Say

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A drone found at Leipzig Airport was equipped with an explosive device, according to the state criminal police office.
  • Authorities have defused the drone, and investigations into the incident are underway.
  • Airport operations were temporarily suspended due to the drone and an object on the runway, but passengers were not in danger.

Leipzig Airport experienced temporary disruptions after a drone carrying an explosive device was discovered on the southern runway. The Saxon State Criminal Police Office confirmed the drone was fitted with an "unknown explosive device." Federal Police specialists have since defused the drone.

Investigations are being led by the Central Office for Extremism in Saxony and the State Criminal Police Office's Terrorism and Extremism Defense Center. The incident led to a temporary halt in air traffic at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Authorities assured that passengers were not in danger.

In a related incident, a NATO spokesperson reported that a drone loaded with explosives was secured near a Ukrainian transport aircraft. Additionally, a DHL cargo plane reportedly collided with a drone but landed safely in Hanover. The article notes that it will be updated as more information becomes available.

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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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