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German authorities investigate a drone with an explosive device found at Leipzig/Halle Airport

German authorities are investigating a security incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport after an airport employee discovered a drone carrying an unknown explosive device near the south runway. Police and explosives-disposal robots were deployed to secure the area, and the detonator was successfully removed from the object. The discovery caused a temporary suspension of flights, forcing several aircraft, including a passenger plane, to divert to other airports. During the same period, a second unidentified flying object collided with a cargo plane that had aborted its landing due to the runway closure. The plane sustained minor damage and landed safely in Hannover. While the airport remains a major cargo hub, the north runway reopened shortly after the incident. Interior Ministry spokesperson Leonard Kaminski stated that while the drone was found, he declined to offer specific details due to the ongoing investigation. He noted there is no immediate direct connection to previous sabotage incidents suspected to be linked to Moscow.

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