A drone carrying an explosive device was found at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany, police said. The device was spotted overnight in the cargo operation area, prompting the deployment of a robot by Saxony police. Some reports suggested the drone was near a Ukrainian aircraft.
Officers said a second unidentified object also collided with a cargo plane after it had taken off from the airport. The plane was diverted to Hanover, where minor damage was detected.
What happened at the airport?
Flights were initially suspended at the airport after the drone was detected, but one runway has since been cleared for use. The airport's other runway was not due to be used on Wednesday.
How serious do officials say the incident is?
Saxony's Interior Minister Armin Schuster described it as a
very serious security incident.
What did police find on the drone?
According to police, the drone was spotted overnight in the security area of the airport's cargo operations, close to the south runway. Police examined the drone with the explosive-detection robot, and the detonator was removed from the device.
Key Facts
- The drone carrying an explosive device was found at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Saxony police deployed a robot after the device was spotted overnight.
- A second unidentified object collided with a cargo plane that was diverted to Hanover.
- Minor damage was detected on the plane.
- One runway has been cleared for use, while the other was not due to be used on Wednesday.
