How explosive drone found near runway at German airport sparked fears of another ‘hybrid’ Russian attack on Nato
- An explosive-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian plane at the Leipzig/Halle airport in east Germany late on Tuesday, prompting a counterterrorism investigation and fears of another hybrid attack on European soil.
- Airport workers discovered the drone in a restricted cargo area near the southern runway at one of Europe’s biggest cargo hubs.
- Flights were later suspended and several aircraft were diverted from the airport.
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- An explosive-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian plane at the Leipzig/Halle airport in east Germany late on Tuesday, prompting a counterterrorism investigation and fears of another hybrid attack on European soil.
- Airport workers discovered the drone in a restricted cargo area near the southern runway at one of Europe’s biggest cargo hubs.
- Flights were later suspended and several aircraft were diverted from the airport.
Sources: The Independent