Third drone and suspected hexogen found near Leipzig airport

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German investigators recovered a third drone and about 50 grammes of a substance suspected to be hexogen near Leipzig/Halle Airport. The items were found in a field west of the runways on August 14, expanding an inquiry into a failed attack earlier in the month.

WHO: German investigators

WHAT: Recovered a third drone and a substance suspected to be hexogen near Leipzig/Halle Airport

WHEN: Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 8:12 AM ET

WHERE: Leipzig/Halle Airport, Kabelsketal, Germany

WHY: The recovery expanded the investigation into a failed attack at Germany's main military cargo hub earlier in the month.

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