Germany Opens Counterterrorism Probe After Explosive-Laden Drone Found Near Leipzig/Halle Runway

Germany opened a counterterrorism investigation after police found a drone reportedly carrying explosives near a runway at Leipzig/Halle airport overnight. Authorities closed parts of the airport area and disrupted operations at one of Europe’s major cargo hubs while experts examined the device. The investigation will determine how the drone got there, who may have been behind the incident, and whether there were additional threats. Police said no injuries were reported, and flights resumed gradually as security measures were implemented.