Explosive-laden drones found at Leipzig Airport targeting Ukrainian cargo planes
German authorities discovered an explosive-laden drone in the cargo area of Leipzig/Halle Airport near aircraft operated by Ukraine's Antonov Airlines. A second drone reportedly collided with a plane in mid-air during the night. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt described the incident as a "hybrid attack scenario" targeting a critical NATO logistics hub. Investigations are ongoing, with suspicion focused on Russian interference aimed at disrupting Ukrainian military supply lines in Europe.
Date: August 5, 2026
Location: Saxony, Germany
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: terrorism
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Guardian