Bus driver kicked explosive drone out of the air at German airport, lawmaker says
Federal prosecutors say the drone carried explosives and a detonator, and officials opened a counterterrorism probe after a bus driver knocked it down.
- On Tuesday, a bus driver at Leipzig/Halle airport intercepted an explosive-laden drone by kicking the low-flying device out of the air, potentially preventing an attack at the strategic facility.
- Leipzig/Halle serves as a critical logistics hub for DHL and NATO's Strategic Airlift International Solution, hosting massive Ukrainian Antonov cargo freighters that make it an attractive target.
- Federal prosecutors launched a counterterrorism investigation after discovering the drone carried professional explosives and a detonator. Detlef Seif, a parliamentary interior committee member, called the driver's action "very daring and courageous, but also very dangerous."
- State Minister Armin Schuster praised the driver on Friday but cautioned against similar risks, telling regional broadcaster MDR, "Letting us know would be enough." Chancellor Friedrich Merz held discussions with Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and cabinet members.
- German authorities have previously accused Moscow of carrying out hybrid attacks—incidents short of war—though Russia denies involvement. The incident underscores ongoing security concerns at strategic NATO facilities.
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Following the alleged Kamikazedohnen attack attempt at Leipzig Airport, Interior Minister Dobrindt (CSU) intends to strengthen research on drone safety. A new facility at the German Aerospace Center will soon be established.
We just need to find out who started it.
After the discovery of a drone loaded with explosives at Leipzig Airport, the security measures are massively strengthened.
US intelligence believes explosives-equipped drone at German airport likely belongs to Moscow, WSJ reports
The details come a few days after a Ukrainian cargo plane loaded with ammunition was targeted by a drone carrying explosives at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport late on Aug. 4, German media reported.
Drone Bomb Found Near Ukrainian Cargo Plane Raises Fears Of Russian Sabotage
by Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News Europe Bureau Chief LEIPZIG/BUDAPEST (Worthy News) – German authorities were investigating Friday whether a suspected drone bomb discovered near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig Airport was part of a foreign sabotage operation, amid growing concerns over Russia’s hybrid warfare campaign in Europe. The explosive-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian Antonov cargo plane carrying military ammunition at the airpor…
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