Key facts
- A modified drone was found near a Ukrainian transport plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- The drone contained an unknown substance and a detonator.
- The discovery led to flight diversions at the airport.
- German authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
- A DHL cargo plane was also involved in an incident at the airport.
A modified drone containing an unknown substance and a detonator was found near a Ukrainian transport plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany. The discovery led to flight diversions and the launch of an investigation by German authorities. The nature of the substance and the drone's origin are currently unknown. An incident involving a DHL cargo plane also took place at the airport, though details of its connection to the drone discovery are not specified. The airport has resumed normal operations following the security alert.