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  1. The Guardian Worldseen 5 Aug, 21:15description edited
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    Counter-terror team investigating after DHL plane also collided midair with unknown object at Leipzig airport Europe live – latest updates German police deployed a bomb disposal robot after a drone carrying explosives was found at Leipzig airport overnight, causing alarm and the diversion of several flights. A DHL cargo plane that had been forced to abort its landing at the airport then collided with an unknown object. It later landed safely elsewhere. Continue reading...

    Counter-terror team investigating after DHL plane also collided midair with unknown object at Leipzig airport German police deployed a bomb disposal robot after a drone carrying explosives was found at Leipzig airport, causing alarm and the diversion of several flights. A DHL cargo plane that had been forced to abort its landing at the airport then collided with an unknown object in mid-air as it was climbing away from the airport. It later landed safely elsewhere. Continue reading...

  2. The Guardian Worldseen 5 Aug, 21:15headline rewritten

    Germany investigates drone carrying ‘explosive device’ near Ukrainian plane at busy cargo airport – Europe liveGermany investigates drone carrying ‘explosive device’ near Ukrainian plane at busy cargo airport – as it happened

  3. DW Top Storiesseen 5 Aug, 21:15description edited
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    A German airport was disrupted for hours after an explosive-laden drone was discovered near one of the runways. Investigators are examining a possible political motive. DW has the latest.

    A German airport was disrupted for hours after an explosive-laden drone was discovered near one of the runways. Meanwhile, members of a youth terror cell were found guilty in Hamburg. DW has the latest.

  4. South China Morning Postseen 5 Aug, 21:15headline rewritten

    German airport diverts flights after security alert over unidentified objectExplosive drone found near Ukrainian plane at German airport

  5. The Guardian Worldseen 5 Aug, 21:31description edited
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    Initial evidence suggests the drone, which was found near Ukrainian cargo planes at the German airport, came from Russia The armed drone found at Leipzig airport on Wednesday may not have exploded, but the fact that it got inside the perimeter, close to Ukrainian cargo planes , raises obvious concerns for the security of international aviation. Though the identity of the culprits is unknown, the initial evidence points firmly towards a Russian-orchestrated plot. It is the first time that a...

    Initial evidence suggests aerial drone, found near Ukrainian cargo planes at German airport, came from Russia The armed drone found at Leipzig airport on Wednesday may not have exploded, but the fact that it got inside the perimeter, close to Ukrainian cargo planes , raises obvious concerns for the security of international aviation. Though the identity of the culprits is unknown, the initial evidence points firmly towards a Russian-orchestrated plot. It is the first time that a drone with...

  6. The Guardian Worldseen 5 Aug, 21:31headline rewritten

    Bomb disposal robot deployed after drone carrying explosives found at German airportDrone carrying explosives at German airport marks ‘new level of danger’, says interior minister

  7. The Guardian Worldseen 5 Aug, 23:33description edited
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    Investigators treating incident as part of ‘professional hybrid threat scenario’, says Alexander Dobrindt Germany’s interior minister has warned that the discovery of a drone carrying explosives at Leipzig airport marks “a new level of danger” for the country, as authorities will investigate whether the thwarted attack could have been planned by a foreign power. The discovery of a small drone carrying explosives at Leipzig airport, a leading shipping and military hub, set off alarm and caused...

    Investigators treating incident as part of ‘professional hybrid threat scenario’, says Alexander Dobrindt • The Leipzig drone bomb marks a dangerous escalation for Europe Germany’s interior minister has warned that the discovery of a drone carrying explosives at Leipzig airport marks “a new level of danger” for the country, as authorities examine whether the thwarted attack could have been planned by a foreign power. The discovery of a small drone carrying explosives at Leipzig airport, a...

  8. Politico Europeseen 5 Aug, 23:33description edited
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    Semtex-laden drone, found just meters from a Ukrainian aircraft, failed to detonate.

    A drone carrying plastic explosives, found just meters from a Ukrainian aircraft, failed to detonate.

  9. ABC News (Australia)seen 6 Aug, 18:26description edited
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    An explosive-laden drone was found just metres from a plane stocked with high-grade ammunition, leading German authorities to launch a counter-terrorism investigation.

    German prosecutors say the incident marked a "serious attack", with local media reporting that a technical issue prevented the drone from detonating.

  10. DW Top Storiesseen 6 Aug, 18:26description edited
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    Officials in Germany have rejected reports that an explosive-laden drone found at Leipzig airport was next to a plane filled with weapons destined for Ukraine. DW has more.

    Officials in Germany have rejected reports that an explosive-laden drone found at Leipzig airport was next to a plane filled with weapons destined for Ukraine. Federal prosecutors have taken over the case. DW has more.

  11. DW Top Storiesseen 8 Aug, 07:30description edited
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    Germany's Interior Minister Dobrindt, who cut his summer break short to deal with the Leipzig Airport situation, said the incident was being treated as a "hybrid attack scenario." DW has the latest.

    Germany's Interior Minister Dobrindt, who cut his summer break short to deal with the Leipzig Airport situation, said the incident was being treated as a "hybrid attack scenario."

  12. DW Top Storiesseen 8 Aug, 13:47URL changed

    now resolves towww.dw.com/en/germany-leipzig-explosive-drone-new-level-of-danger-minister/live-78241747?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

  13. DW Top Storiesseen 8 Aug, 22:32URL changed

    now resolves towww.dw.com/en/germany-news-officials-deny-reports-of-drone-near-munitions-laden-plane/live-78259460?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

  14. DW Top Storiesseen 8 Aug, 22:33URL changed

    now resolves towww.dw.com/en/germany-news-officials-deny-reports-of-drone-near-munitions-laden-plane/live-78259460?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

  15. DW Top Storiesseen 8 Aug, 22:33URL changed

    now resolves towww.dw.com/en/germany-news-officials-deny-reports-of-drone-near-munitions-laden-plane/live-78259460?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

  16. DW Top Storiesseen 9 Aug, 02:33description edited
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    Officials in Germany have rejected reports that an explosive-laden drone found at Leipzig airport was next to a plane filled with weapons destined for Ukraine. Federal prosecutors have taken over the case. DW has more.

    Officials in Germany have rejected reports that an explosive-laden drone found at Leipzig airport was next to a plane filled with weapons destined for Ukraine. Federal prosecutors have taken over the case.

  17. Polsat News (Poland)seen 10 Aug, 21:44description edited
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    Dron celowo uderzył w skrzydło ukraińskiego Antonowa na niemieckim lotnisku - wynika z ustaleń śledczych. To ten sam, którego w nocy z wtorku na środę odnaleziono z ładunkiem wybuchowym na płycie portu lotniczego w Lipsku.

    Dron celowo uderzył w skrzydło ukraińskiego Antonowa na niemieckim lotnisku - wynika z ustaleń śledczych. To ten sam, którego w nocy z wtorku na środę odnaleziono z ładunkiem wybuchowym na płycie portu lotniczego w Lipsku. Na bezzałogowcu śledczy znaleźli ślady DNA pokrywające się z innym incydentem.

  18. Le Monde (France)seen 11 Aug, 08:16description edited
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    Après la collision d’un engin chargé d’explosif et d’un avion ukrainien au sol à Leipzig, le 5 août, la Russie est montrée du doigt par de nombreux observateurs mais le chancelier Friedrich Merz reste, pour l’heure, sur la réserve.

    Après la collision d’un engin chargé d’explosif et d’un avion ukrainien au sol à Leipzig, le 4 août, la Russie est montrée du doigt par de nombreux observateurs mais le chancelier Friedrich Merz reste, pour l’heure, sur la réserve.

  19. Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)seen 11 Aug, 14:15description edited
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    Eine mit Sprengstoff gespickte Drohne in Leipzig hat gezeigt wie unsicher deutsche Flughäfen sind. Wer kann sie schützen und wie? Ein Blick nach London zeigt, wie es gehen könnte.

    Eine mit Sprengstoff gespickte Drohne am Leipziger Flughafen hat gezeigt, wie unsicher deutsche Airports sind. Wer kann sie schützen – und wie? Ein Blick nach London zeigt, wie es gehen könnte.

  20. Wirtualna Polska (Poland)seen 12 Aug, 06:43description edited
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    Dron z podwieszoną puszką zawierającą materiał wybuchowy uderzył w samolot na niemieckim lotnisku. Podobne puszki miał wcześniej przewieźć do Polski kurier rosyjskiego wywiadu. Dwa lata temu zaginęły one w rejonie autostrady A2 pod Łodzią.

    Dron z podwieszoną puszką zawierającą materiał wybuchowy uderzył w samolot na niemieckim lotnisku. Podobne puszki miał wcześniej przewieźć do Polski kurier rosyjskiego wywiadu. Dwa lata temu zaginęły one pod Łodzią.

  21. Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)seen 12 Aug, 14:04URL changed

    now resolves towww.sueddeutsche.de/politik/bundesregierung-liveblog-drohne-leipzig-dna-spur-attentat-li.3516334

  22. Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)seen 13 Aug, 04:15description edited
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    Nach dem Sprengstoff-Fund finden Sicherheitskreise Parallelen: Bereits 2024 hatten Handlanger Brandsätze verschickt, mutmaßlich im Auftrag Russlands. Ein Täter von damals lieferte Drohnenteile nach Deutschland.

    Nach dem Sprengstoff-Fund sehen Sicherheitskreise Parallelen: Bereits 2024 hatten Handlanger Brandsätze verschickt, mutmaßlich im Auftrag Russlands. Ein Täter von damals lieferte Drohnenteile nach Deutschland.

  23. iDNES (Czechia)seen 13 Aug, 16:27headline rewritten

    Policie v Bavorsku prověřovala podezření na bombu, zřejmě šlo o atrapuPodezřelý předmět ochromil nádraží v Bavorsku, výbušninu policie nenašla

  24. Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)seen 13 Aug, 21:18URL changed

    now resolves towww.sueddeutsche.de/politik/drohnenattacke-leipzig-ermittler-spuren-verantwortliche-russland-li.3529855?reduced=true

  25. Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 14 Aug, 12:41URL changed

    now resolves towww.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/drohnen-attacke-auf-dem-flughafen-leipzig-so-koennte-friedrich-merz-russland-abstrafen-a-79f02c29-aa83-4ca7-b6c5-e73e25da19d0#ref=rss

  26. DW Top Storiesseen 15 Aug, 13:16URL changed

    now resolves towww.dw.com/en/how-germanys-drone-defense-fails/a-78353414?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

  27. Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 15 Aug, 13:16URL changed

    now resolves towww.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/flughafen-leipzig-halle-sprengstoffdrohne-legt-deutsche-verwundbarkeit-offen-a-1c0b9b3c-2e40-4334-84e4-4bea44287013#ref=rss

  28. Die Zeit (Germany)seen 17 Aug, 01:19URL changed

    now resolves towww.zeit.de/gesellschaft/2026-08/drohne-flughafen-koeln-bonn-flugbetrieb-bundespolizei-gxe

  29. Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 25 Aug, 14:23headline rewritten

    Leipzig: Ermittler finden weitere Drohne und Sprengstoff am Flughafen Leipzig/HalleLeipzig/Halle: Ermittler finden weitere Drohne und Sprengstoff am Flughafen

  30. Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)seen 25 Aug, 14:23description edited
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    I due droni esplosivi ritrovati lo scorso 4 agosto all’aeroporto di Lipsia, il principale collegamento cargo tra la Germania e l’Ucraina, potrebbero aver fatto parte di una strategia più ampia: lo scorso 14 agosto, infatti, nell’area adiacente allo scalo tedesco sono stati trovati un terzo drone e circa 50 grammi di Hexogen, un esplosivo militare […] L'articolo Un terzo drone ed esplosivo militare ritrovati vicino all’aeroporto di Lipsia: “Investigatori sospettano attacco articolato” proviene...

    I due droni esplosivi ritrovati lo scorso 4 agosto all’aeroporto di Lipsia, il principale collegamento cargo tra la Germania e l’Ucraina, potrebbero aver fatto parte di una strategia più ampia: il 14 agosto, infatti, nell’area adiacente allo scalo tedesco sono stati trovati un terzo drone e circa 50 grammi di Hexogen, un esplosivo militare ad […] L'articolo Un terzo drone ed esplosivo militare ritrovati vicino all’aeroporto di Lipsia: “Investigatori sospettano attacco articolato” proviene da Il...

  31. iDNES (Czechia)seen 25 Aug, 14:23headline rewritten

    U letiště v Lipsku našli deset dní od incidentu další dron a výbušninuU letiště v Lipsku našli další dron a výbušninu. Merz oznámí, kdo je viník

  32. iRozhlas (Czechia)seen 25 Aug, 14:23headline rewritten

    U letiště v Lipsku se našel třetí dron. Kriminalisté tam objevili také výbušninu, viníka zatím úřady nemajíU letiště v Lipsku se našel třetí dron a výbušnina. Jsme reálně ohroženi, řekl německý kancléř Merz

  33. ČT24 (Czechia)seen 25 Aug, 14:23headline rewritten

    Vyšetřovatelé našli u letiště v Lipsku třetí dron a výbušninuV Lipsku našli třetí dron. Německo je ohrožené, uvedl Merz

  34. ČT24 (Czechia)seen 25 Aug, 20:07description edited
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    Slovenská policie oznámila, že překazila žhářský útok na továrnu na výrobu bezpilotních systémů. V případu stíhá tři cizince, které obvinila z obecného ohrožení na objednávku. Dva z nich byli zadrženi na Slovensku, další pak v Německu. Bližší informace o zadržených ani o hrozícím útoku slovenské policejní prezidium v úterní tiskové zprávě neuvedlo.

    Slovenská policie v úterý oznámila, že příslušníci úřadu pro boj proti organizovanému zločinu (ÚBOK) překazili žhářský útok na továrnu na výrobu bezpilotních systémů. V případu stíhá tři cizince, které obvinila z obecného ohrožení na objednávku. Dva z nich byli zadrženi na Slovensku, další pak v Německu. Podle listu Denník N se terčem útoku měl stát závod společnosti Skyeton, kterou založil ukrajinský podnikatel Oleksandr Stepura.

  35. DW Top Storiesseen 26 Aug, 03:04description edited
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    German media say investigators have found a third drone and suspected explosives linked to the Leipzig/Halle Airport incident. DW has the latest.

    German media is reporting that investigators found a third drone and suspected explosives linked to the Leipzig/Halle Airport incident.

  36. DW Top Storiesseen 27 Aug, 01:31description edited
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    Drone defense is a priority for the German government. The latest dramatic incident involving an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig airport shows there are still substantial shortcomings.

    Drone defense is a priority for the German government. Several dramatic incidents involving explosive-laden drones at Leipzig airport show there are still substantial shortcomings.

  37. DW Top Storiesseen 27 Aug, 01:50URL changed

    now resolves towww.dw.com/en/germany-drone-attacks-defense/a-78353414?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

  38. Die Zeit (Germany)seen 31 Aug, 00:38URL changed

    now resolves towww.zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2026-08/anschlag-flughafen-leipzig-drohnen-bka-generalbundesanwalt-gxe

  39. Die Zeit (Germany)seen 31 Aug, 03:56URL changed

    now resolves towww.zeit.de/wirtschaft/2026-08/drohne-flughafen-leipzig-halle-bundesanwalt-lars-redeligx-drohnenschutz-gxe

  40. Die Zeit (Germany)seen 31 Aug, 07:09URL changed

    now resolves towww.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2026-08/drohnenfund-leipzig-halle-dgsi-celine-berthon-frankreich-gxe

  41. Die Zeit (Germany)seen 1 Sept, 01:12URL changed

    now resolves towww.zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2026-08/drohnenanschlag-flughafen-leipzig-russland-sprengstoff-drohne-gxe

  42. Bloomberg Politicsseen 1 Sept, 19:46headline rewritten

    Germany to Blame Russia for Failed Leipzig Airport Drone AttackGermany Blames Russia for Attempted Drone Attack, Expects More

  43. Le Monde (France)seen 1 Sept, 19:46headline rewritten

    EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : la Russie a légèrement étendu ses prises de territoire en aoûtEN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : l’Allemagne accuse la Russie d’être responsable de l’attaque au drone de l’aéroport de Leipzig et va notamment fermer la Maison russe, à Berlin

  44. Index.hr (Croatia)seen 2 Sept, 02:49headline rewritten

    Njemačka optužila Rusiju za napad na aerodrom. Stigao odgovor MoskveNjemačka optužila Rusiju za napad i objavila kako će odgovoriti. Oglasili se Rusi

  45. ČT24 (Czechia)seen 2 Sept, 02:49description edited
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    Německo obvinilo Rusko z pokusu o útok dronem na ukrajinské nákladní letadlo na letišti v Lipsku. Provést ho měli Moskvou najatí agenti. Berlín v reakci uzavře ruský konzulát v Bonnu, vypoví smlouvu Ruskému domu nebo zpřísní kontroly přijíždějících Rusů. Před necelým měsícem zachránila východoněmecké letiště Lipsko/Halle od katastrofy jen náhoda – selhání rozbušky. Podporu Německu už vyjádřili vrcholní představitelé EU i NATO, o útoku mají jednat ve středu.

    Německo obvinilo Rusko z pokusu o útok dronem na ukrajinské nákladní letadlo na letišti v Lipsku. Provést ho měli Moskvou najatí agenti. Berlín v reakci uzavře ruský konzulát v Bonnu, vypoví smlouvu Ruskému domu nebo zpřísní kontroly přijíždějících Rusů. Před necelým měsícem zachránila východoněmecké letiště Lipsko/Halle od katastrofy jen náhoda – selhání rozbušky. Podporu Německu už vyjádřili vrcholní představitelé EU i NATO, o útoku mají jednat ve středu. Česko si v reakci předvolalo ruskou...

  46. La Repubblica (Italy)seen 2 Sept, 02:49headline rewritten

    Berlino: “Mosca è responsabile dell’attacco ibrido a Lipsia”. Meloni: “Piena solidarietà”La Germania accusa Mosca per i droni esplosivi a Lipsia: “Siamo sotto attacco ibrido”

  47. Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)seen 2 Sept, 02:49headline rewritten

    È scontro tra Berlino e Mosca. La Germania chiude il consolato russo e inasprisce i controlli sulle persone. Zakharova: “Risponderemo”È scontro tra Berlino e Mosca. La Germania chiude il consolato russo e inasprisce i controlli sulle persone. Putin: “Ci accusano per ragioni di politica interna”

  48. Le Monde Englishseen 2 Sept, 02:49description edited
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    Germany's Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said that after assessing the drone technology used and other intelligence, 'the government concludes that Russia is responsible for the hybrid attack in Leipzig on August 4.'

    Germany's Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, after assessing the drone technology used and other intelligence, said that 'the government concludes that Russia is responsible for the hybrid attack in Leipzig on August 4.'

  49. Tagesschau (Germany)seen 2 Sept, 02:49headline rewritten

    Anschlagsversuch mit Drohne: "Bekanntes Muster russischer Operationen"Anschlagsversuch mit Drohnen: "Bekanntes Muster russischer Operationen"

  50. Le Monde (France)seen 2 Sept, 10:11headline rewritten

    EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : les sanctions allemandes envers la Russie sont « une nouvelle erreur grossière », dit Vladimir PoutineEN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : la France convoque le chargé d’affaires russe à Paris pour protester contre « l’attaque hybride » à l’aéroport de Leipzig, imputée à la Russie

  51. iDNES (Czechia)seen 2 Sept, 14:24headline rewritten

    Macinka: Zjištění o incidentu v Lipsku jsou alarmující, budu jednat se zpravodajciVelmi vážné, nelze je brát na lehkou váhu, řekl Babiš k incidentům v Německu

  52. Libération (France)seen 2 Sept, 14:24headline rewritten

    Attaque au drone explosif à l’aéroport de Leipzig, attribuée à la Russie : l’UE évoque un «acte de terrorisme»Attaque de drone à l’aéroport de Leipzig : l’UE dénonce un «acte de terrorisme», Paris convoque l’ambassadeur russe

  53. ČT24 (Czechia)seen 2 Sept, 14:24headline rewritten

    Macinka: Zjištění o incidentu v Lipsku jsou alarmující, proberu je se zpravodajciIncidenty v Německu jsou velmi vážné, míní Babiš. Macinka: Zjištění jsou alarmující

  54. France Info (France)seen 2 Sept, 14:24headline rewritten

    Drone explosif à l'aéroport de Leipzig : l'UE évoque un acte de "terrorisme soutenu par un Etat", la France convoque le chargé d'affaires russe à ParisDrone explosif à l'aéroport de Leipzig : l'Union européenne dénonce "une attaque menée avec du matériel militaire par des agents russes" sur son sol

  55. France Info (France)seen 2 Sept, 18:54headline rewritten

    Drone explosif à l'aéroport de Leipzig : Emmanuel Macron dénonce une "guerre hybride que mène la Russie"Emmanuel Macron dénonce une "guerre hybride que mène la Russie" après l'explosion d'un drone à l'aéroport de Leipzig, début août

  56. NYT Worldseen 4 Sept, 05:08description edited
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    The country said Moscow was behind an explosive-laden drone found near a Ukrainian plane at a German airport last month. Russia said Germany had provided no evidence.

    The country said Moscow was behind an explosive-laden drone found near a Ukrainian plane at a German airport last month. President Vladimir Putin of Russia called the accusation “a grave mistake.”

  57. South China Morning Postseen 4 Sept, 05:08description edited
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    The German government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month using a drone laden with explosives, and announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among other measures against Moscow. The drone was found near a Ukrainian plane on the evening of August 4, and the device was defused. German officials said at the time that the incident posed a new level of danger. Moscow has been widely accused by Western officials of running a campaign of...

    The German government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month using a drone laden with explosives, and announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among other measures. The drone was found near a Ukrainian plane on August 4 and the device was defused. German officials said at the time that the incident posed a new level of danger. Moscow has been widely accused by Western officials of running a campaign of sabotage and disruption with the...

  58. Le Monde Englishseen 4 Sept, 05:08headline rewritten

    Germany accuses Russia of orchestrating attempted attack in LeipzigGermany accuses Russia of orchestrating attempted drone attack in Leipzig

  59. Tagesschau (Germany)seen 4 Sept, 05:08description edited
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    Die Spuren des Anschlagversuchs am Flughafen Leipzig/Halle sollen zu sogenannten Wegwerfagenten eines russischen Geheimdienstes führen. Michael Götschenberg erklärt, wie Ermittler und Bundesregierung zu diesem Schluss kamen.

    Die Spuren des Anschlagsversuchs am Flughafen Leipzig/Halle sollen zu sogenannten Wegwerfagenten eines russischen Geheimdienstes führen. Michael Götschenberg erklärt, wie Ermittler und Bundesregierung zu diesem Schluss kamen.

  60. Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)seen 4 Sept, 05:08description edited
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    Wochenlang hat die Bundesregierung an der „Operation Antwort“ gearbeitet und nun Russland verantwortlich gemacht für den Drohnenangriff von Leipzig. Was das bedeutet und mit welcher Reaktion aus Moskau zu rechnen ist.

    Wochenlang hat die Bundesregierung an der „Operation Antwort“ gearbeitet und nun Russland verantwortlich gemacht für den Drohnenangriff von Leipzig. Präsident Putin hat sich dazu schon geäußert. Womit ist jetzt zu rechnen?

  61. Le Figaro (France)seen 4 Sept, 05:08headline rewritten

    Drone lesté d’explosifs à l’aéroport de Leipzig : l’Allemagne accuse la RussieDrone chargé d’explosifs à l’aéroport de Leipzig : l’Allemagne accuse la Russie

  62. Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)seen 4 Sept, 05:08headline rewritten

    Newsblog zur Bundespolitik: Leipzig: Russland kündigt Reaktion auf Sanktionen anNewsblog zur Bundespolitik: Moskau bestellt Geschäftsträger deutscher Botschaft ein

  63. Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)seen 4 Sept, 05:37URL changed

    now resolves towww.sueddeutsche.de/politik/bundesregierung-news-goethe-institut-russland-li.3529564

  64. Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)seen 4 Sept, 10:00URL changed

    now resolves towww.sueddeutsche.de/politik/bundesregierung-news-goethe-institut-russland-li.3529564

  65. Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)seen 4 Sept, 10:09URL changed

    now resolves towww.sueddeutsche.de/politik/bundesregierung-news-goethe-institut-russland-li.3529564

  66. BBC News Worldseen 4 Sept, 17:39headline rewritten

    Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage and Russia is the chief suspectEurope targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage - and Russia is the chief suspect

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After the peak, new reports halved every 12 hours so far - this story is still being covered, so the figure moves as reports arrive.

What it is about

The GuardianGermanyGerman policeEuronews.comBBCCNNReutersGerman airportDobrindtLeipzigA Deutsche BahnMarc HenrichmannThomas EngelbrechtOleksii MakeievArmin SchusterSteffen KampeterFelix SchmidtAlexander DobrindtDieter RomannFriedrich Merz

Who published it, and when

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Google News - Europe query2 original reports2 original reports1 original report1 original report1 original report1 original report6 original reports3 original reports1 original report
Google News - Top Stories3 original reports4 original reports1 original report2 original reports2 original reports3 original reports1 original report3 original reports4 original reports - 1 copy echoing Google News - Europe query
DW Top Stories2 original reports - edited after publishing5 original reports - edited after publishing1 original report1 original report3 original reports - edited after publishing1 original report - edited after publishing1 original report
dw.com1 copy echoing DW Top Stories
South China Morning Post1 original report - edited after publishing1 original report1 original report1 original report - edited after publishing
ktvz.com1 copy echoing abc17news.com
abc17news.com1 original report
irishtimes.com1 original report1 original report
BBC News World1 original report1 original report1 original report1 original report1 original report - edited after publishing
dailymirror.lk1 original report
sowetan.co.za1 original report - 1 copy echoing naharnet.com
Kyiv Post (Ukraine)1 original report1 original report1 original report3 original reports1 original report1 original report1 original report1 original report1 original report
Le Monde English1 original report1 original report1 original report1 copy echoing Le Monde (France)2 original reports - edited after publishing
Al Jazeera English1 original report1 original report1 original report2 original reports1 original report
standardmedia.co.ke1 original report
ABC News (Australia)1 original report1 original report - edited after publishing1 original report
timeslive.co.za1 copy echoing sowetan.co.za
The Guardian World3 original reports - edited after publishing1 original report1 original report1 original report1 original report1 original report
5 Aug, 07:46over 30 days4 Sept, 10:00

+ 63 more outlets

How it spread - 382 original reports, 25 reprints

  1. Wed, 5 August 2026

    27 reports

  2. Thu, 6 August 2026

    23 reports

  3. Fri, 7 August 2026

    15 reports

  4. Sat, 8 August 2026

    12 reports
    • Polsat News (Poland)05:49
      Kolejny incydent z dronami w Niemczech. Maszyny krążyły nad bazą Bundeswehry

      Dwa drony zauważono w czwartek wieczorem nad bazą wojskową w Mechernich w zachodnich Niemczech – poinformowała agencja dpa, powołując się na rzeczniczkę Bundeswehry. To strategiczny obiekt, w którym naprawiane są systemy Patriot. Według mediów w kolejnych godzinach nad terenem bazy zaobserwowano jeszcze cztery maszyny.

    • tportal (Croatia)06:40
      Leteća bomba nad Njemačkom: Terorizam ili početak nove ere hibridnog ratovanja?

      Jedan mali dron, mnoga pitanja i jedna velika sumnja. Bespilotna letjelica s eksplozivom po prvi put prošetala se njemačkim zračnim prostorom, i to ni manje ni više nego na njemačkom aerodromu Leipzig/Halle, jednom od najvažnijih logističkih čvorišta za NATO, njemačku vojsku, ali i Ukrajinu. Ono što se zbilo u noći s utorka na srijedu otvorilo je ozbiljna pitanja o sigurnosti Europe. Zašto je slučaj iz Leipziga mnogo ozbiljniji nego što se na prvi pogled čini

    • wsws.org06:45
      German government uses discovery of drone in Leipzig to escalate war on Russia

      The discovery of an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport, along with the provocative and irresponsible reactions to it, show just how close Germany is to a direct war with Russia, a nuclear-armed power.

    • Google News - Top Stories10:19
      Drones spotted above German military base two days after suspected drone attack

      Drones spotted above German military base two days after suspected drone attack Reuters U.S. Intel Links Russia to Explosive Drone at German Airport WSJ Drones Sighted Over German Military Base After Airport Incident bloomberg.com Germany warns of ‘new threat’ after explosives-packed drone targets airport CNN The Leipzig drone bomb marks a dangerous escalation for Europe The Guardian

    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)12:34
      US Intelligence Links Russia to Leipzig Airport Drone Incident

      US intelligence officials assess that the explosive-laden drone discovered near a Ukrainian Antonov Airlines cargo plane at Leipzig-Halle airport on Aug. 5 was likely deployed by the Russian government. Western leaders increasingly view the incident as part of a broader Moscow-directed campaign of sabotage and hybrid warfare designed to probe NATO’s defenses.

    • Bloomberg Politics13:32
      Drones Sighted Over German Military Base After Airport Incident

      Two drones were sighted flying over a key military base in western Germany late on Thursday, just days after an armed unmanned aircraft was discovered at a major cargo hub in the country’s east.

    • Google News - Top Stories14:37
      2 drones spotted flying over German military base after drone with explosives found at cargo airport

      2 drones spotted flying over German military base after drone with explosives found at cargo airport AP News U.S. Intel Links Russia to Explosive Drone at German Airport wsj.com Drones spotted flying over German military base 2 days after device with explosives found at cargo airport CBS News German airport drone-bomb: Could Russia be involved? BBC Bus driver kicked explosive drone out of the air at German airport, lawmaker says Reuters

    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)15:16
      Drones Swarm German Patriot Repair Base

      German security services are on high alert following multiple suspicious drone flights over a critical Bundeswehr base in Mechernich, North Rhine-Westphalia. The highly secure facility houses a massive underground logistics warehouse and serves as Europe’s sole “Patriot shipyard,” where the US-made air defense systems are repaired. Between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. local time on Aug. 7, security personnel and local police observed at least six drones flying over the base. Military police suspect...

    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)16:37
      Is the Drone in Leipzig Part of Moscow’s Hybrid War?

      Following the Aug. 5 discovery of an explosive-laden drone near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Germany’s Leipzig-Halle airport, European media and political analysts are warning of an escalating Russian hybrid warfare campaign. Commentators from Germany, Latvia, Finland, and Ukraine highlighted the use of “disposable agents” and military-grade explosives, urging European capitals to enhance critical infrastructure protection and systematic counter-espionage.

    • Tagesschau (Germany)16:52
      Sprengstoff-Drohne in Leipzig/Halle: Ein Angriff "fremder Mächte" - oder Russlands?

      Die Bundesregierung bezeichnet den Drohnen-Vorfall als Angriff "fremder Mächte". Eine Schuldzuweisung an Russland vermeidet sie. Verteidigungsexperten sehen Hinweise auf eine russische Urheberschaft. Was spricht für - was gegen Russland?

    • Index.hr (Croatia)16:56
      Novi incident u Njemačkoj. Dronovi letjeli iznad vojne baze

      NOVI incidenti s dronovima iznad njemačke vojne baze i zračne luke Leipzig podignuli su razinu uzbune zbog mogućih sigurnosnih prijetnji i sabotaža.

    • news.az18:53
      Drones spotted over German base after explosive device found at airport

      Security surveillance at the Bundeswehr base in Mechernich reported seeing two drones around 10 p.m. on Thursday, according to a statement from the Ge...

  5. Sun, 9 August 2026

    5 reports

  6. Mon, 10 August 2026

    24 reports

  7. Tue, 11 August 2026

    25 reports

  8. Wed, 12 August 2026

    6 reports

  9. Thu, 13 August 2026

    14 reports

  10. Fri, 14 August 2026

    1 report
    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)08:10
      The Danger of Empty Deterrence

      Every Western security service, our militaries, and political leaders should be alarmed by the incident in Leipzig Airport, where an explosive-laden drone was positioned near a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft.

  11. Tue, 18 August 2026

    1 report
    • Novinky (Czechia)03:20
      Dron v zakázané zóně u letiště? Policie ho nesmí jen tak sestřelit

      Policie hlídající česká letiště a další kritickou infrastrukturu nemá v současnosti pravomoc ihned sestřelit dron, který vletí do zakázané bezpečnostní zóny. Zasáhnout může, jen pokud se potvrdí bezprostřední hrozba, vyhodnocení ale zabere čas. V reakci na incident, který se odehrál před pár dny v Lipsku, chce ministerstvo vnitra prosadit změnu, jež by policii rozvázala ruce a zároveň umožnila firmám zapojit do ochrany proti dronům i své vlastní zaměstnance.

  12. Mon, 24 August 2026

    1 report

  13. Tue, 25 August 2026

    34 reports

  14. Wed, 26 August 2026

    4 reports

  15. Thu, 27 August 2026

    10 reports

  16. Fri, 28 August 2026

    1 report

  17. Sat, 29 August 2026

    2 reports

  18. Sun, 30 August 2026

    1 report

  19. Mon, 31 August 2026

    3 reports
    • Google News - Europe query14:14
      Germany poised to identify suspect in Leipzig drone attack on Ukrainian plane

      Germany poised to identify suspect in Leipzig drone attack on Ukrainian plane The Guardian

    • The Guardian World14:14
      Germany poised to identify suspect in Leipzig drone attack on Ukrainian plane

      Berlin expected to outline response to incident this month widely speculated to have been coordinated by Russia The German government is imminently expected to announce who it believes was behind a suspected drone attack on a Ukrainian cargo plane earlier this month and to outline its response to the incident in coordination with its European and Nato partners. The chancellor, Friedrich Merz, told the public broadcaster ARD in an interview on Sunday evening: “We are in the process of concluding...

    • Tagesschau (Germany)18:30
      Drohnenvorfall in Leipzig: Wann und wie reagiert die Bundesregierung?

      Wer steckt hinter den Sprengstoff-Drohnen am Flughafen Leipzig? Vieles deutet auf Russland als Drahtzieher hin. Doch noch steht eine offizielle Schuldzuweisung der Bundesregierung aus. Welche Konsequenzen sind denkbar? Von Markus Sambale.

  20. Tue, 1 September 2026

    90 reports

  21. Wed, 2 September 2026

    59 reports

  22. Thu, 3 September 2026

    22 reports

  23. Fri, 4 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Novinky (Czechia)06:43
      KOMENTÁŘ: Situace je vážná, ukazuje Lipsko

      Za provokaci s drony v areálu lipského letiště, z nichž nejméně jeden nesl výbušninu, stojí ruské tajné služby. Můžeme se jen dohadovat, jestli nálož selhala, nebo to mělo být jen takové varování, jako když mafie někomu pošle dopis s kulkou. Množství požárů v muničních továrnách ukazuje, že Rusko stupňuje svou hybridní válku.

    • BBC News World10:00edited after publishing
      Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage - and Russia is the chief suspect

      previouslyEurope targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage and Russia is the chief suspect

      Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere.

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