Explosive Drone Found at German Airport Used by Ukrainian Carrier

A second drone may have collided with a plane in the air over the airport, damaging the aircraft slightly, the authorities say.

By Christopher F. Schuetze

Drone carrying explosives found at Leipzig airport, say German police

Incident appears to mark an escalation after two years of drone incursions at European airports

The Leipzig drone bomb marks a dangerous escalation for Europe

Initial evidence suggests the drone, which was found near Ukrainian cargo planes at the German airport, came from Russia The armed drone found at Leipzig airport on Wednesday may not have exploded, but the fact that it got inside the perimeter, close to Ukrainian cargo planes, raises obvious concerns for the security of international aviation. Though the identity of the culprits is unknown, the initial evidence points firmly towards a Russian-orchestrated plot. It is the first time that a dro...

By Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor

Germany investigates explosive device attached to drone at Leipzig airport

An airport employee spotted the object carrying what authorities described as 'an unknown explosive device'.

Germany: Leipzig explosive drone 'new level of danger' — Minister

Germany's Interior Minister Dobrindt, who cut his summer break short to deal with the Leipzig Airport situation, said the incident was being treated as a "hybrid attack scenario." DW has the latest.

Germany opens terrorism probe after explosive drone found at air cargo hub

Flights were briefly suspended and several cargo planes were diverted, though authorities said there was no danger to passengers or airport staff.

Drone spotted at Leipzig Airport was fitted with 'explosive device' - The Brussels Times

Drone spotted at Leipzig Airport was fitted with 'explosive device'  The Brussels Times