At Leipzig airport, "drone with unidentified explosive device." An investigation has been launched.
05-08-2026 19:35 Germany Politics
auroranews.am The Dresden Public Prosecutor's Office and the Saxony Criminal Investigation Department have taken over the investigation into the incident involving a drone at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport. This is stated in a statement published on the website of the regional administration in Germany.
The authorities have confirmed that last night, in the airport's security zone, next to the southern runway, an employee discovered an "unknown explosive device drone": Federal police experts examined it and removed it.
"It is assumed that a second unidentified flying object collided with a cargo plane after the latter went around for a second landing due to the closure of the runway. Minor damages were found after the vehicle landed in Hanover," the statement mentions.
Let us remind you that Leipzig/Halle Airport temporarily suspended its operations last night. Currently, only the northern runway is being used for landings and takeoffs, while the southern one remains closed as before. "There is no threat to the life and health of airport passengers and staff. Air traffic for passengers is not restricted."
* This text was automatically translated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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