NewsWorld newsDronesInvestigators have been called in after a drone thought to be carrying a detonator was spotted at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany11:06, 05 Aug 2026Updated 11:26, 05 Aug 2026An airport in Germany was forced to close its runway after a drone carrying what appears to be a detonator was found close to a Ukrainian aircraft.‌The drone, which has been deemed a possible explosive device by investigators, was found at Leipzig/Halle Airport late last night.‌The device was found close to a Ukrainian Antonov cargo plane causing the airport’s southern runway to be closed while experts examined the object using explosives-disposal methods.‌There are also reports of an unidentified flying object with possible links to last night’s incident which are currently being investigated by authorities.A DHL cargo plane was forced to abort its landing at the airport after the runway was closed. It then collided with an unidentified object about 400 metres above the ground, roughly six kilometres from the airport, reports claim. Damage to the plane was discovered after it landed safely at Hanover.‌There have been a string of unauthorised drone flights in recent weeks at sites across Germany including military installations, seaports, logistics hubs and energy infrastructure - with airports placed on high alert.A bomb disposal squad was dispatched to Leipzig/Halle Airport at around midnight shortly after the drone was discovered.Attached to the drone was a mass, which has been identified as explosive material, containing a detonator. The explosive was defective, however, so the bomb did not go off, Bild reports.Article continues belowFollowing earlier reports that German Federal Police planned a remotely controlled detonation of the object, local media now saw that the drone and package will be placed in a special container so it can be examined for possible evidence.NATO investigators also intend to participate in the investigation. Four Ukrainian aircraft were said to be in the immediate vicinity of the drone bomb. Investigations are still underway at the airport, with no disruption to passenger flights, German media reports.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌NatoPlanesGermanyDrones