German bus driver’s drone interception at Leipzig airport sparks NATO security review

How a German Bus Driver May Have Averted a War

The Bulwark • 12 Օգս 07:05

A bus driver at Leipzig/Halle Airport knocked an explosive-laden drone out of the air, averting damage to a Ukrainian cargo plane and triggering a counter-terrorism investigation that may have broader NATO implications.

Drones seen over military base in Germany

AP News • 8 Օգս 14:37

Two unmanned aircraft were seen over a Bundeswehr base in Mechernich on Thursday, prompting a police investigation and deployment of military police, days after a drone carrying explosives was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport.

Bus driver kicked explosive drone out of the air at German airport

South China Morning Post • 7 Օգս 11:57

A bus driver at Leipzig/Halle airport in Germany kicked down an explosive-laden drone, averting a potential attack, according to a senior lawmaker.

Desperate Putin’s Wild Revenge Plan Leaks

The Daily Beast • 6 Օգս 16:00

Lithuanian officials allege that Russia is preparing to use captured Ukrainian drones in false-flag operations aimed at NATO members, while Russian spokespeople deny the claims.

Leipzig drone bomb was found near Ukrainian plane carrying ammunition, say police

The Guardian • 6 Օգս 15:08

Authorities say a drone carrying a small amount of semtex was found near a Ukrainian aircraft loaded with ammunition at Leipzig airport, prompting an investigation into possible foreign involvement.

Explosive drone: Why Leipzig/Halle airport keeps becoming a target for sabotage

Euronews • 6 Օգս 11:30

German officials say a drone loaded with explosives was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport, marking a new escalation in drone-related threats and prompting expanded defence measures.

Drone with explosives found at German airport : NPR

npr.org • 6 Օգս 05:23

German authorities found a drone carrying an unknown explosive device near the south runway of Leipzig/Halle Airport, defused it and reopened the runways after a short shutdown.

Leipzig/Halle Airport explosive drone triggers hybrid attack probe

Fox News • 5 Օգս 23:32

German authorities discovered a drone with an unknown explosive device near a Ukrainian aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport, prompting runway closures and a probe into a possible hybrid attack.

Drone carrying explosives found at Leipzig airport in Germany

BBC • 5 Օգս 15:41

Police found a drone carrying an explosive device near Ukrainian cargo planes at Leipzig/Halle Airport and later detonated it safely, while a separate unidentified object struck a cargo aircraft nearby.

Explosive drone found at Leipzig/Halle Airport disrupts flights

AP News • 5 Օգս 12:48

Police discovered a drone carrying an unknown explosive device at Leipzig/Halle Airport, removed its detonator and reopened the runways after a two-hour shutdown.