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German Probe Launched After Explosive Drone Found at Leipzig Airport

8/10/2026

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German federal prosecutors opened a probe after an explosive-laden drone was found at Leipzig/Halle Airport on Tuesday.
Russia’s embassy in Berlin called the incident a fabricated provocation that serves Kyiv’s interests and denied Russian involvement.
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said foreign powers conduct daily hybrid-warfare attacks.
The ministry will double anti-drone experts from 150 to 300 and increase bases from four to eight.

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German federal prosecutors opened a probe after an explosive-laden drone was found at Leipzig/Halle Airport on Tuesday.
Russia’s embassy in Berlin called the incident a fabricated provocation that serves Kyiv’s interests and denied Russian involvement.
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said foreign powers conduct daily hybrid-warfare attacks.
The ministry will double anti-drone experts from 150 to 300 and increase bases from four to eight.