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Drone approached Ukrainian aircraft near Leipzig

Footage shows a drone targeting a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig airport. Reports suggest an attack may have occurred.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Drone approached Ukrainian aircraft near Leipzig — Archive photoPhoto: Gonzosft · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

A drone loaded with explosives was discovered last week at Leipzig airport. According to the German weekly "Die Zeit," surveillance footage shows the drone approaching a Ukrainian cargo aircraft directly on Tuesday evening.

The footage demonstrates that the drone had a clear flight path towards the plane. These incidents could potentially represent a targeted attack on the aircraft, putting the events surrounding Leipzig airport in the spotlight.

Numerous reports, including those from ORF and Deutsche Welle, confirm the existence of the drone and the specific course of events. The timing and intent behind the incident are currently under further investigation.

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