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Bomb-disposal robot and drone with explosives discovered at Germany's Leipzig airport
In Germany, a drone carrying an explosive device was discovered and defused on the tarmac at Leipzig Airport. A second flying object then struck a cargo plane, causing minor damage. Air traffic was suspended for two hours. A Russian connection is being suggested. The interior minister describes a new dimension of threat to Germany. Story by Morgan Ayre.
Published Thursday, 6 August 2026 at 08:59

In Germany, a drone carrying an explosive device was discovered and defused on the tarmac at Leipzig Airport. A second flying object then struck a cargo plane, causing minor damage. Air traffic was suspended for two hours. A Russian connection is being suggested. The interior minister describes a new dimension of threat to Germany. Story by Morgan Ayre.
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