Three drones reportedly used in attack targeting Ukrainian An-124 in Germany
A suspected attack targeting a Ukrainian An-124 cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport involved three drones and may have been designed as a significantly larger operation than previously known, an investigation by NDR, WDR and Süddeutsche Zeitung reported on Aug. 25.
An investigation, conducted by NDR, WDR and Süddeutsche Zeitung, has revealed that three drones were involved in an attack targeting a Ukrainian An-124 cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The attack might have been part of a larger operation than initially suspected, according to the report. Forensic experts found 50 grams of military-grade RDX, a potent explosive, at the site.
Initially, one drone was discovered on airport grounds, followed by a second drone that collided with a DHL cargo aircraft around 12:03 a.m. on Aug. 4. This collision forced the DHL plane to abort its landing and climb again. The second drone was not recovered, likely being sucked into the aircraft's engines. Investigators also found technical equipment near the airport that may have been used to control the drones.
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