Explosives robot in use: police secure drone near Ukrainian aircraft in Leipzig
At Leipzig/Halle Airport, police secure a drone that was equipped for an attack. The security authorities are on high alert - there is talk of explosives.
A drone was secured near a Ukrainian aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport, according to a NATO speaker. The investigation was carried out by German authorities, it was reported. Information from security circles suggested that explosives with a fuse were attached to the drone. Earlier, "Bild" had reported on the incident.
Police secured the aircraft, with sources confirming the presence of the drone near an Antonov transport plane shortly before midnight. The Federal Police had been deployed early in the morning, sources added.
The drone was subsequently examined using a radiographic device. Leipzig/Halle Airport had halted operations overnight after an unknown flying object was found near the airport, along with a suspicious object in the southern runway area. Multiple machines, including a passenger plane, were rerouted according to a statement from the Leipzig Police Directorate.
Police described the incident as "security-relevant," stating there was no immediate danger. The north area of the airport resumed operations from early morning, while the southern runway remains blocked for investigations. The flight operation in the north resumed around 2:00 AM. The state police began the investigation in cooperation with the federal police.
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