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Cargo Jet Strikes Second Drone, Forcing Emergency Landing

9/3/2026

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Russia placed armed drones near Leipzig-Halle airport in Germany, raising safety concerns.
A cargo jet struck a second drone after takeoff, forcing an emergency landing.
Investigators discovered a third drone on the tarmac loaded with military explosives.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe flew to Moscow to warn Russia against NATO attacks.
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin will meet Iran’s leaders at the SCO summit in Bishkek.

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Russia placed armed drones near Leipzig-Halle airport in Germany, raising safety concerns.
A cargo jet struck a second drone after takeoff, forcing an emergency landing.
Investigators discovered a third drone on the tarmac loaded with military explosives.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe flew to Moscow to warn Russia against NATO attacks.
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin will meet Iran’s leaders at the SCO summit in Bishkek.