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Explosive-laden drone found at German airport hosting Ukrainian fleet

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Explosive-laden drone found at German airport hosting Ukrainian fleet

German authorities are investigating how a drone packed with explosives reached Leipzig/Halle Airport. The airport serves as a base for Ukraine’s Antonov Airlines which relocated after the Russian invasion in 2022.

Published On 6 Aug 2026

6 Aug 2026

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