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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Kate Connolly in Berlin

Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport

A group of police officers walk across an expanse of grass between runways at Leipzig airport
Police officers search the grounds of Leipzig airport after the discovery of the first drone earlier this month. Photograph: Sebastian Willnow/DPA/AP

German investigators uncovered a third drone and suspected military explosives thought to be connected to an attempted attack on Leipzig airport, local media have reported.

The drone was discovered in Kabelsketal, just to the west of the airport, along with about 50g (1.8oz) of a suspected military explosive on 14 August, 10 days after the unsuccessful sabotage. Leipzig airport is a cargo and military logistics hub used by Nato and Ukraine’s Antonov Airlines for transporting military supplies.

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