German prosecutor's office takes over case of explosive…

German prosecutor's office takes over case of explosive drone in Leipzig

07.08.2026 07:00 HotInfo

Germany's federal prosecutor's office, the Bundesanwaltschaft, has taken over the investigation following the discovery of a drone carrying explosives at Leipzig/Halle Airport. It has described the case as extremely serious and is examining it on suspicion of an attempted attack on transport and logistics infrastructure. Deutschlandfunk ↗

The drone was seized by police at Leipzig airport. According to available information, it was equipped for an attack, which led to the involvement of Germany's highest law enforcement authorities. The Bundesanwaltschaft, based in Karlsruhe, took over the case given its particular significance. The investigation is also expected to cover a possible dangerous interference with air traffic. Deutschlandfunk ↗

At the same time, Germany's Federal Ministry of the Interior internally denied reports that the drone had allegedly been found near a Ukrainian aircraft loaded with ammunition. According to the information available, reports that the explosive device was located near such cargo have therefore not been confirmed. Nevertheless, the case remains under investigation due to the possible threat to airport operations and logistics capacities.

Leipzig/Halle Airport is one of Germany's major transport and logistics hubs. Further developments will depend on the results of the investigation, in particular findings regarding the drone's origin, its technical equipment, and the possible target of the attack.

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