Germany's counter-terrorism department has opened an investigation after an explosive-laden drone was discovered near the runway at Leipzig/Halle Airport, Reuters reports. The discovery follows a mid-air collision that forced a DHL cargo plane to return to the airport, as The Zioneer reported earlier.
The German Federal Police's counter-terrorism unit has opened a formal investigation into the discovery of an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport, Reuters reported. The move marks an escalation from the initial sabotage inquiry, reflecting the incident's treatment as a security threat. The drone was found near the runway after a mid-air collision forced a DHL cargo plane to return to the airport.
The Zioneer reported on Wednesday (Aug 5) that German police had discovered the drone and launched a sabotage investigation. Subsequent reports in the thread indicated that German security services attributed the incident to Russia, and that a ground worker had intercepted the drone before police arrived. The Dresden public prosecutor's office and the Saxony state criminal investigation office were initially handling the probe. The airport serves as a major logistics hub for cargo, including support for Ukraine.
The origin of the drone, its intended target, and whether a second drone was involved remain under investigation. No group has claimed responsibility.
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