Operations at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport were shut down after authorities found a drone carrying explosives near a Ukrainian aircraft, according to reports. The airport is a key hub for flights connected to NATO and Ukraine, making the incident especially sensitive.
German officials treated the discovery as a serious security threat. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser warned that the case pointed to what she described as a new level of danger, amid concerns that Germany could be facing a form of hybrid attack.
The incident reportedly happened late Tuesday and prompted an immediate response at the airport. With an explosive-armed drone found close to a plane, authorities moved to secure the area and halt activity while they assessed the risk.
The case is likely to intensify debate over airport protection, drone defenses and the security of transport infrastructure linked to military and Ukraine-related operations. It also adds to broader concern in Europe about sabotage, disruption and other covert threats tied to the war in Ukraine.
