Plane near explosive drone found at German airport was carrying ammunition, media reports say
Forensic experts found that the explosives attached to the drone were of a high military grade, reported the outlets, which also included broadcasters NDR and WDR, citing a confidential police report
A Ukrainian cargo plane at Germany's Leipzig/Halle airport on Tuesday night was found to be carrying military ammunition, according to reports from various media outlets. Forensic experts determined that the explosives on the accompanying drone were of high military grade, as cited by multiple newspapers and broadcasters. An unnamed source suggested a technical malfunction prevented the drone from detonating.
This incident, which prompts concerns for counterterrorism efforts, could heighten the risk to the airport, recognized as a crucial logistics center for NATO. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt labeled the event a "hybrid attack" and underscored the heightened danger level. The German government has designated Leipzig/Halle as critical infrastructure.
The incident is under investigation, and authorities are still looking for debris from another object that damaged a plane near the airport that same night.
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