Skip to content

tagblick

Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Search

Domestic

Federal Prosecutor investigates drone incident in Leipzig

A drone equipped for an attack was seized at Leipzig Airport, which is now under investigation by the Federal Prosecutor's office.

Federal Prosecutor investigates drone incident in Leipzig
Photo: Dietmar Rabich · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

A drone prepared for an attack was discovered at Leipzig Airport during the night. The police secured the aircraft, leading to an intensive investigation process. The Federal Prosecutor's office has taken over the investigations and is examining the background of the incident.

Leipzig Airport is significant as a hub for arms deliveries, particularly in connection with Ukraine and NATO. Experts warn that the security situation in Germany is challenged by potential drone attacks, cyberattacks, and other forms of sabotage. The current measures to secure critical infrastructures are under special scrutiny.