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Third drone and explosives discovered near Leipzig airport

A third drone was found on August 14. Investigators are probing possible hybrid attacks linked to an event on August 4.

25 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On August 14, a third drone was discovered in a field in Kabelsketal, near Leipzig airport. This find came a few days after the alleged attack on August 4, which involved two drones.

The first drone was reportedly intended to strike a Ukrainian Antonov cargo plane, while a second drone was said to have collided with a DHL aircraft diverted to Hanover. Investigations are ongoing to clarify the circumstances surrounding these events.

Authorities are exploring the possibility of a hybrid attack, suggesting that the plan may have been more complex than initially thought. Investigators suspect there may be a link to Russian intelligence services.

Moscow has categorically denied any involvement in the incidents. Investigations continue to determine the truth behind the discovery of the drones and explosives.

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