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Leipzig airport

Coverage of Leipzig airport in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Aug 5 · 09:05 UTCMost recent: Aug 5 · 18:00 UTC
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Recent coverage
  • SECURITYAug 5 · 18:00 UTCPOLITICO EUROPE
    German anti-terror police investigate explosive drone found at Leipzig airport

    German anti-terror police are investigating an explosive-laden drone discovered at Leipzig airport, which contained Semtex linked to the 1988 Lockerbie bombing. The device's detonator failed, classifying the incident as an attempted attack, with Ukraine's ambassador suggesting potential Russian involvement.

  • SECURITYAug 5 · 13:49 UTCDEUTSCHE WELLE
    Germany news: Explosive drone defused at Leipzig airport

    An explosive-laden drone was discovered near a runway at Leipzig airport, causing hours of disruption. Investigators are examining a possible political motive behind the incident.

  • WORLDAug 5 · 09:05 UTCDEUTSCHE WELLE
    Germany news: Lightning strike cuts Bavarian town in two

    A lightning strike in Bavaria disabled two railroad crossings, causing detours between east and west. Flights at Leipzig airport were suspended due to a discovered mystery object.