German authorities investigate suspected sabotage after explosive drone found near Ukrainian aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport, with DHL cargo plane reportedly…
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German authorities have launched a sabotage investigation at Leipzig/Halle Airport after a drone carrying an unknown substance and detonator was discovered next to a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft on the tarmac, according to multiple unconfirmed reports.
The drone, found by airport staff, was classified by investigators as a suspected explosive device after a positive nitrate test and X-ray examination revealed a detonator, though it reportedly malfunctioned before detonating. German federal police deployed bomb disposal specialists and a remote-controlled robot to examine the device.
The incident prompted a temporary suspension of airport operations at Leipzig/Halle, which serves as one of Europe's key logistics hubs for Ukraine aid shipments.
In a related incident, a DHL cargo plane reportedly collided with a suspected second drone in mid-air at approximately 400 meters altitude, sustaining minor front-end damage before diverting safely to Hannover. Authorities are investigating whether the unidentified object was indeed another drone.
All reports remain unconfirmed, with German authorities yet to release official statements on the incidents.
Sources: 1. OSINT Live (Telegram) — https://t.me/osintlive (ev_7e7b22a5a0af20ef) 2. OSINT Live (Telegram) — https://t.me/osintlive (ev_831d83f040664682) 3. Defender Dome (Telegram) — https://t.me/defenderdome (ev_06d7c1a5e3204f94) 4.