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German media say investigators have found a third drone and suspected explosives linked to the Leipzig/Halle Airport incident. DW has the latest.
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08/25/2026 August 25, 2026 Third drone found after Leipzig airport attack — reports German investigators have discovered a third drone and suspected explosives linked to an incident at Leipzig/Halle airport earlier this month, according to German media.
The drone was found on August 14, 10 days after the incident, west of the airport. Investigators reportedly discovered around 50 grams (1.8 ounces) of a substance suspected to be the military explosive hexogen.
The initial reports came from public broadcasters NDR and WDR and the Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper.
On August 4, an explosives-laden drone was discovered near a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft used to transport military supplies.
Investigators also suspect a second drone may have collided with a DHL cargo aircraft shortly after the airport was temporarily closed.
Security sources cited by the German media reports suspect Russian intelligence involvement.
Russia has denied accusations that it was behind the attempted attack.
Leipzig/Halle is one of Germany's most important cargo airports and also serves as a military logistics hub.
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08/25/2026 August 25, 2026 Welcome to our coverage Richard Connor | Rob Turner Editor Guten Tag from the DW newsroom in Bonn.
You join us as investigators are reported to have found a third drone and suspected explosives linked to a security incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport earlier this month.
German media said the drone was discovered on August 14, around 10 days after the original incident, west of the airport.
Security sources cited by German media suspect Russian intelligence involvement.
We'll also be following the first government retreat since the summer break, the latest economic forecasts for Germany and the crisis talks at struggling car giant Volkswagen.
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