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Aug 7, 2026

Bus driver kicked explosive drone out of air at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany, preventing potential attack

A bus driver physically knocked down an explosives-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany on Tuesday, potentially preventing an attack at the major NATO and cargo logistics hub. German federal prosecutors have launched a counterterrorism investigation into the incident, which Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Interior Minister have described as representing a new level of danger for the country.

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