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Police officers are walking across a field on the grounds of Leipzig Airport, Germany, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, searching for a drone that may be connected to a suspected attack.

Video. Russia behind Leipzig airport drone 'attack,' Berlin says

Updated: 01/09/2026 - 22:59 GMT+2

Germany has for months reported suspicious drone sightings over military and industrial sites, but an incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport on the night of 4-5 August raised the alarm as a drone found there carried explosives.

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