An explosive drone was found at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport, leading to the closure of the main freight hub, several flights including one passenger plane being redirected, and an anti-explosives robot deployed to check an object near the south runway. The drone carried explosives, causing German Interior Minister Alexander Dehrbitz to state it is a 'new quality of danger.' Police and prosecutors responded to a second flying object collision with a freight airplane after earlier incidents, prompting runway closure. The north runway reopened after two hours, and the south runway was scheduled for maintenance the next day, with no danger to passengers reported. The incident is under investigation, including the origin and responsible parties. NATO confirmed awareness of the drone shootdown queries. Western officials have accused Russia of attacks on Ukrainian airports.

An explosive drone was found at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport, leading to the closure of the main freight hub, several flights including one passenger plane being redirected, and an anti-explosives robot deployed to check an object near the south runway. The drone carried explosives, causing German Interior Minister Alexander Dehrbitz to state it is a 'new quality of danger.' Police and prosecutors responded to a second flying object collision with a freight airplane after earlier incidents, prompting runway closure. The north runway reopened after two hours, and the south runway was scheduled for maintenance the next day, with no danger to passengers reported. The incident is under investigation, including the origin and responsible parties. NATO confirmed awareness of the drone shootdown queries. Western officials have accused Russia of attacks on Ukrainian airports.