Escalation: German authorities confirm third explosive drone near Leipzig-Halle Airport
On August 14, a third drone was found in a field west of Leipzig/Halle Airport, in Kabelsketal. About 50 grams of suspected hexogen, a military explosive, were recovered with it, and the drone was defective.
In Kursdorf north of the airport, an antenna and electronic components were found taped to a tree, consistent with a control setup. Nearby were scorched ground and metal fragments now being examined as a possible blast site.
The discovery adds a third device to the case and pushes the investigation beyond the airfield into surrounding towns. It also establishes an estimated explosive load of about 50 grams.
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