# Germany Convenes Security Meeting Following Discovery of Explosive-Laden Drone Near Ukrainian Plane

*Chancellor Friedrich Merz convened Germany's national security council to discuss the explosive-laden drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane and the mid-air collision of another aircraft with an unidentified object.*

August 8, 2026 · World

Chancellor Friedrich Merz convened Germany's national security council on Friday to discuss an explosive-laden drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig-Halle airport. The drone, equipped with professional explosives and a defective detonator, was discovered by an airport employee and subsequently disarmed by police. The incident has been labeled a 'hybrid attack' by Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, who suggested a 'foreign power' might be involved. The Russian embassy in Berlin has called the discovery a 'deliberate provocation' to blame Moscow, dismissing it as a 'hastily contrived provocation' that serves the interests of Kyiv and the militarist wing of the European political establishment. Leipzig airport, a strategic hub for military and logistics transport, plays a key role in the transport of military goods by the German military forces and NATO allies, and serves as a base for Ukraine's Antonov Airlines.

## FAQ

- **What happened at Leipzig-Halle airport?**
An explosive-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane, prompting a security meeting and investigation.

- **Who discovered the drone?**
An airport employee saw the drone hovering near the Ukrainian plane and brought it to the ground.

- **What was the drone equipped with?**
The drone was equipped with professional explosives and a detonator, though the detonator was defective.

- **How has Russia responded to the incident?**
The Russian embassy in Berlin called the discovery a deliberate 'provocation' set up to blame Moscow.

## Sources

- BSS

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