Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport
Local media report discovery by German investigators after attempted attack on cargo and military logistics hub German investigators uncovered a third drone and suspected military explosives thought to be connected to an attempted attack on Leipzig airport, local media have reported. The drone was discovered in Kabelsketal, just to the west of the airport, along with about 50g (1.8oz) of a suspected military explosiv
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- The Guardian
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- England / United Kingdom
- Source published
- 25 Aug 2026, 12:37 UTC
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- Byline
- Kate Connolly in Berlin
- Section
- Germany
Local media report discovery by German investigators after attempted attack on cargo and military logistics hub German investigators uncovered a third drone and suspected military explosives thought to be connected to an attempted attack on Leipzig airport, local media have reported. The drone was discovered in Kabelsketal, just to the west of the airport, along with about 50g (1.8oz) of a suspected military explosiv
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Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport
Local media report discovery by German investigators after attempted attack on cargo and military logistics hub German investigators uncovered a third drone and suspected military explosives thought to be connected to an attempted attack on Leipzig airport, local media have reported. The drone was discovered in Kabelsketal, just to the west of the airport, along with about 50g (1.8oz) of a suspected military explosiv
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Local media report discovery by German investigators after attempted attack on cargo and military logistics hub Europe live – latest updates German investigators uncovered a third drone and suspected military explosives thought to be connected to an attempted attack on Leipzig airport, local media have reported. The drone was discovered in Kabelsketal, just to the west of the airport, along with about 50g (1.8oz) of
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Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport
Local media report discovery by German investigators after attempted attack on cargo and military logistics hub Europe live – latest updates German investigators uncovered a third drone and suspected military explosives thought to be connected to an attempted attack on Leipzig airport, local media have reported. The drone was discovered in Kabelsketal, just to the west of the airport, along with about 50g (1.8oz) of
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